Fellowships

The 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships offer a major chance for researchers. With €399.05 million in funding, these fellowships support about 1,600 projects worldwide. They help PhD holders gain new skills through international work and training in any field. Key Details These fellowships launched on April 9, 2026. The deadline to apply is … Read more

Are you an emerging art professional from Africa with a passion for contemporary art? The Zeitz MOCAA UWC Museum Fellowship Programme 2027 offers a fully funded chance to build your career. This 12-month program in Cape Town, South Africa, combines hands-on museum work with academic study, leading to a BA Honours degree from the University … Read more

Are you an African entrepreneur tackling climate change and poverty? The Acumen Academy Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026 offers a chance to build stronger businesses while creating jobs for women and youth. This six-month program helps leaders grow sustainable companies that make a real difference in underserved communities. What is the Green RISE Africa Fellowship? … Read more

Nigerian media professionals and content creators have a chance to boost their skills with a fully funded training program. The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) 2026 offers hands-on learning about technology and media trends. This certificate course runs through the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University. What Is the MTN Media Innovation Programme? … Read more

Are you an entrepreneur in Africa tackling climate change and poverty? The Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026 offers a fully funded chance to build your skills and grow your business. This program from Acumen Academy helps leaders in East and West Africa create sustainable solutions that benefit communities. About the Green RISE Africa Fellowship The … Read more

Are you ready to build a career in public service while helping communities grow stronger? The CivicSpark Fellowship 2026 gives emerging leaders a chance to work on real urban planning and sustainability projects. This program pairs you with local governments and groups to solve key challenges in places like California, Colorado, and Washington. What is … Read more

Are you a young researcher from West Africa passionate about biodiversity and civil society? The WACSI Research Fellowship 2026 offers a fully funded six-month program for scholars like you. This opportunity runs from May to October 2026 and focuses on linking indigenous knowledge with conservation efforts. What Is the WACSI Research Fellowship? The West Africa … Read more

Young feminist leaders from the Global South now have a chance to apply for the ARROW-AMwA Advocacy Institute 2026, or AAI 2026. This fully funded program gathers 150 women aged 18 to 35 to build skills in advocacy and leadership. It focuses on key issues like gender equality and reproductive rights. What Is the AAI … Read more

Are you a filmmaker of color working on your first or second feature documentary? The Documentary Lab Fellowship offers a great chance to get support as you finish your project. This 12-month program helps emerging storytellers build skills and complete their films. About the Fellowship The Documentary Lab Fellowship targets filmmakers of color who need … Read more

Are you passionate about protecting human rights defenders around the world? The Frank Jennings Fellowship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in this vital field. This program starts in April 2026 and runs for about a year, taking fellows from Dublin to Geneva and back. What Is the Frank Jennings Fellowship? The Frank … Read more

Are you a scholar passionate about Japanese visual arts? The Anne van Biema Fellowship 2026 offers a chance to advance your research at a top institution. This fellowship supports deep dives into Japanese art history and related fields. With funding up to $60,000, it helps postdoctoral and senior scholars produce work that shapes scholarly and … Read more

Are you an African scientist ready to tackle big challenges like climate change or food security using satellite technology? The African Research Fellowships 2026, offered by the European Space Agency (ESA), opens doors for researchers to work in Italy. This fully funded program lets early-career African experts join top teams at ESA’s ESRIN center. About … Read more

Are you a recent graduate passionate about human rights? The Frank Jennings Fellowship April 2026 offers a fully funded chance to work on global justice issues. This program, run by Front Line Defenders and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), lets you gain real-world skills in protecting human rights … Read more

The Anne van Biema Fellowship 2026 gives scholars a rare chance to study Japanese visual arts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC. This fully funded program supports deep research projects that can lead to important publications and wider knowledge about Japanese art. If you are a researcher with experience in … Read more

The African Food Research Acceleration Program (AFRAP) 2026 offers a free chance for young food scientists in Africa to build real research skills. This fully funded virtual fellowship helps early-career researchers tackle key issues in food systems, from farming to eating habits. Run by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation (CAFRI), AFRAP Cohort … Read more

Imagine landing a six-month role that lets you shape conversations on justice and human rights across Africa. The Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa (ITJA) Communications Fellowship 2026 offers that chance. This paid opportunity helps spread the word about important work in transitional justice. About the ITJA Project The ITJA is a three-year effort started … Read more

Imagine gaining skills to build peace and sustainability while traveling to South Korea on a fully funded trip. The UNESCO MGIEP Youth Fellowship 2026 offers Indian youth this exact chance. This leadership program runs from June 25 to July 4, 2026, at Humanitas College of Kyung Hee University. About the UNESCO MGIEP Youth Fellowship The … Read more

The Communications Fellowship 2026 offers young African professionals a chance to work on human rights and transitional justice projects. Hosted by the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) under the Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa (ITJA), this program builds skills in storytelling and advocacy. It targets those eager to support justice and peace efforts … Read more

The African Economic Scholars Program 2026 offers a top chance for young Africans to build skills in economics and policy. This competitive fellowship, known as AESP’s 4th cohort, trains outstanding scholars to tackle real economic issues on the continent. If you are a final-year student or recent graduate from select countries, this could launch your … Read more

Are you an early-career researcher interested in crime patterns around the world? The University of Oslo Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Global Life-Course Criminology offers a chance to join a major project. This fully funded role lets you study criminal paths across countries with top experts. About the Fellowship The University of Oslo runs this postdoctoral … Read more

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence calls for experts who can make sure it’s developed safely. The Astra Fellowship 2026 offers a fully funded chance for people worldwide to dive into AI safety research. Hosted by the Constellation Institute in Berkeley, California, this program trains top talent to handle key challenges in AI governance and … Read more