Currently 40 active paid research and journalism grants, fellowships and residencies. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.
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Fellowship from venture-capital firm Lux Capital honouring exceptional undergraduates at the intersection of science and technology, pushing the boundaries of the physical, computational and life sciences. No prior experience required; flexible by design to run alongside other academic and professional commitments. FOCUS AREAS: Physical Sciences (next-gen materials, defense, chips, energy, space); Life Sciences (healthcare, computational biology, new therapeutics); and Computational Sciences (AI, cryptography, open source, infrastructure, dev tools). WHO THEY SEEK: scrappy, high-velocity builders who ship fast; deeply technical engineering and scientific pioneers (startup designation does not matter); and seekers with something to prove. BENEFITS: a $15,000 non-dilutive grant to offset project costs (no strings attached, no need to formally incorporate); a personalized mentor from the Lux portfolio and investment team; all-expenses-paid retreats at the start and end of the summer; and sessions ranging from fireside chats with portfolio founders to themed discussions. ELIGIBILITY: undergraduates (team applications accepted). TIMELINE: applications due June 13, 2026; results late June; fellowship kick-off late July; close late August/early September. Contact: flux@luxcapital.com.
Fast Grants fund high-ambition, curiosity-driven pilot projects at the intersection of AI and health, for early-career scientists or established researchers pivoting into the field. THEMES: training, fine-tuning or evaluating models on biomedical data; exploring or assembling datasets that could unlock new clinical or biological insight; building AI tools or agents that scale a scientist's leverage; pilot experiments that de-risk a bigger funding ask; and anything else where modest, fast capital meaningfully accelerates an AI- or data-driven path to a health breakthrough. ELIGIBILITY: researchers at any career stage including early-career faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates (with faculty sponsorship; USD 25K tier only). Applicants must be affiliated with an institution eligible to receive US charitable gifts. Open worldwide. FUNDING: three tiers (USD 25K / 50K / 100K) with a single payment, 12-month period, indirect costs capped at 15 percent. APPLY: submit a concise application (bullet points, ~300 words max) through the online form; decisions are based on the written application alone, with no interview round. Deadline for Cycle 1: 15 June 2026, 11:59pm PT (a second cycle closes 15 December 2026).
ELIGIBILITY: international curators, art critics, and cultural researchers based outside Japan. Six curators selected in total (two per residency window). Two letters of recommendation required. Working proficiency in English required. APPLY: download the Application Package (Curator2027) from TOKAS, complete the PDF application form, attach two letters of recommendation and a portfolio, and submit via the online submission form by 18:00 JST on June 16, 2026. TIMELINE: application window May 19 to June 16, 2026; selection results announced later in 2026; residency periods May-Jul 2027, Sep-Nov 2027, Jan-Mar 2028. DISCIPLINES: curation, art criticism, cultural research. NOTE: TOKAS covers airfare, accommodation in a single private room at TOKAS Residency (Sumida-ku), and a fee for research/project work. There is no dedicated studio (this program is research-focused). Selected curators must give mentoring sessions to local emerging creators and deliver a public talk. Additional travel within Japan must be self-funded.
TOKAS Research Residency Program 2027 supports international and local creators to conduct research on arts and culture in Tokyo. ELIGIBILITY: practitioners with considerable experience in their specialised area; applicants must not be students at the time of participation (PhD candidates are eligible). DISCIPLINES: visual arts, design, architecture, music, performing arts, curation, art criticism, cultural research and writing. FUNDED: TOKAS covers round-trip economy airfare from the nearest airport to Narita or Haneda, single-occupancy 25 sqm accommodation at TOKAS Residency (49 sqm twin for duo applicants), per-diem living expenses, and provides research and public-relations assistance plus an Open Studio presentation. APPLY: download the Outline and Application Package; submit Application Form (PDF), two letters of recommendation and a portfolio via the Online Submission Form. TIMELINE: open call 19 May to 16 June 2026 (18:00 JST); residency periods are May to July 2027, September to November 2027, or January to March 2028.
TechCongress is accepting applications for its January 2027 Fellowship cohort, placing up to 20 fellows in Congressional offices and committees on both sides of the aisle. Fellows work directly with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees on AI policy, cybersecurity, data privacy, climate, government innovation, science/research and more; no prior government experience required. TWO TRACKS: (1) Senior Fellows (mid-career, 8+ years) for January-December 2027, paid $100,600/year; (2) Congressional Innovation Fellows (early-career, 2-6 years) for January-October 2027, paid a $78,000 annual-equivalent stipend ($6,500/month). Benefits include health-insurance supplements (up to $425/month), relocation (up to $2,000), initial housing (up to $2,000), travel (up to $2,000), and a $500 professional-attire allowance. This year the call explicitly seeks people with backgrounds in climate, government innovation, and science/research alongside the traditional AI/tech/cyber profile; applicants with seven years of experience qualify for an intermediate tier. ELIGIBILITY: this is a full-time, in-person fellowship and fellows must relocate to Washington, D.C.; applicants must be U.S. citizens (DACA recipients, or those eligible for DACA, are also eligible). Application deadline 25 June 2026, 11:59pm ET.
FIAS Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships at seven Institutes for Advanced Study in France, welcoming high-level international scholars and scientists to develop innovative research projects. 29 POSITIONS for 2027/2028: Aix-Marseille (7); Cergy (3); Loire Valley/Orleans-Tours (2); Lyon (3); Montpellier (2); Nantes (4); Paris (8). DISCIPLINES: all Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) plus all other research fields interfacing with the SSH. ELIGIBILITY: outstanding researchers at all career levels, from postdoctoral to senior scientists. Minimum: PhD plus 2 years of research experience at the time of application. Researchers from all countries are eligible BUT must have spent no more than 12 months in France during the three years prior to the application deadline. COMMON STANDARDS across all FIAS: living allowance of EUR 2,200/month; social security coverage; accommodation; research and training budget; travel expenses covered. DEADLINE: 25 June 2026. APPLY via the FIAS-FP call for applications page.
Flagship SSRC public-interest tech fellowship supporting researchers, artists, journalists, community-based researchers, social scientists, humanists, technologists and practitioners whose work expands public understanding of technology and contributes to more informed and accountable technological futures. One-year unrestricted award of up to $60,000 (January through December 2027) for research, creative practice or community-engaged work at the intersection of technology and society. Programme includes monthly virtual gatherings, individualised mentoring, one in-person workshop, plus ongoing access to the Just Tech network beyond the award year. Citizens of any country may apply but fellows must reside in the United States for the fellowship duration; SSRC does not sponsor visas. No formal degree requirement. Full-time students are not eligible. Application materials: 2-page CV; personal statement (1,000 words or 5-minute video); work proposal (3,000 words or 10-slide deck) addressing concept, technology engagement, approach/contribution, feasibility, field context and public contribution; 2 work samples. Application portal open 27 April to 28 June 2026 23:59 EST (single window for the 2027 cohort); selected fellows notified November 2026. Strong fit for critical data, algorithmic justice, platform governance and digital rights work.
A fellowship at the Center for Media & Digital Governance (CMDG) at the Open Markets Institute, a Washington-based think tank, for early-career professionals interested in how AI is reshaping the information ecosystem, how platform and media consolidation affect press freedom and democratic accountability, and what regulatory and legal tools can address concentrated power over the news. The fellow contributes to research, publications, regulatory comments, op-eds and testimony; supports communications across the Center's Substack, social media and partner outreach; and shares administrative work (scheduling, convening logistics, organizational systems). QUALIFICATIONS: strong research and writing skills; a bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, law, policy, communications or a related field (law, policy, or graduate background and prior publication or journalism experience preferred); comfort with social media and AI tools; experience with data analysis, regulatory agencies, and/or policy tracking; international or non-U.S. regulatory exposure a plus. TO APPLY: send a resume, one-page cover letter, and one writing sample to jobs@openmarketsinstitute.org with the subject line 'CMDG Fellowship Application'; links to relevant social media or published work welcome; no phone calls. NOTE: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so there is no firm deadline; the date shown is an approximate cutoff and applying earlier is advised.
Fellowships for Australian researchers to live and work in Paris for three months on a specific research project in art and visual culture, using the city's archives, collections and research networks. Two fellowships are awarded per year: Fellowship 1 for University of Sydney staff members or PhD candidates, and Fellowship 2 for all other researchers (PhD candidate level or higher, including university-based researchers at any career stage, independent researchers, museum or gallery curators, and archivists or collection specialists). Each fellowship includes a $20,000 AUD grant for travel and living expenses (paid roughly 6 weeks before travel), support in finding accommodation, and access to Paris's archives, collections and research networks. On return, fellows must share outcomes via a report and/or public event. ELIGIBILITY: open to all researchers in art and visual culture who are Australian citizens or Permanent Residents; applicants cannot have previously received a Power Institute fellowship (such as at the Cite Internationale des Arts). Awarded by a committee chaired by the Director of the Power Institute, judged on the quality and originality of the project, the relevance and accessibility of the Paris-based research resources (and why the work cannot be done remotely or from the home institution), and the potential to further the applicant's professional development. Applications open 20 May 2026 and close midnight, 30 June 2026; applicants notified September 2026.
The Centre for Curatorial Leadership (CCL) offers leadership training for art museum curators across all art-historical specialties. The core Fellowship provides experienced curators with instruction from Columbia Business School faculty and exposure to real-world challenges faced by cultural institutions today. Mentoring is a key element: directors and trustees from major museums across the world host Fellows for a weeklong residency. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: (1) a two-week intensive in New York City (11-22 January 2027) with Columbia Business School faculty teaching plus practical exposure and assignments; (2) a five-day individual residency in February-April with a museum director from an institution other than the Fellow's home institution; (3) a concluding week in May or June crafted to the particular needs of the class. ELIGIBILITY: full-time senior and/or established curators working in art museums in North America and abroad; up to 12 applicants accepted each year. DEADLINE: 30 June 2026.
Seed grant competition from the SSRC's Religion and the Public Sphere program for research examining the dynamics of religious and spiritual change through the frame of 'innovation', understood as the strategic recombination of existing elements within broader social, political and cultural change rather than invention ex nihilo. Possible topics include innovations within transnational or diasporic communities (especially circulation to and from the Global South); gendered knowledge of innovation; how innovations attain (or fail to attain) legitimacy and authority; the relationship between contemporary economic conditions and religious/spiritual innovation; historical studies of innovations and their longevity; and civic participation or social mobilisation of new religious identities. ELIGIBILITY: scholars working as professional researchers, postdoctoral researchers, university faculty, or doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. Open to all social science fields (anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology) as well as humanities, theology and other relevant fields; qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. All materials must be submitted in English. Applications consist of a research proposal, application form, detailed budget and brief CV, submitted via the SSRC online portal by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1 July 2026.
A grant-funded, full-time Civic Science Postdoctoral Fellowship supporting the Science Policy Collaborative, a national network that strengthens the development, sustainability and evaluation of U.S. science policy programs. The fellow helps shape an emerging field at the heart of a growing community of practice connecting science policy programs across the country. WHAT YOU'LL DO: conduct a national needs assessment of U.S. science policy programs and publish the findings; support the Collaborative's working groups by scoping deliverables and building partnerships to execute them; develop infrastructure for knowledge exchange (tools like logic models and evaluation frameworks); connect programs with national and international experts on the use of research evidence (URE) and evidence-informed policymaking; present at partner meetings and convenings; and receive mentorship from George Mason University, UC Riverside and other leaders of the Collaborative. WHO THEY'RE LOOKING FOR: someone with a doctoral degree, relevant experience, knowledge of science-for-policy programs, and skills in network coordination, needs assessment or program evaluation, and writing for broad audiences (see the posting for exact criteria). Fairfax, VA (hybrid eligible); full-time 18-month postdoctoral appointment issued as two contracts (12 months plus 6 months); salary about USD 80,000/year plus benefits. APPLY with a cover letter, CV, three references and a writing sample written for broad audiences; for full consideration apply by 5 July 2026 (open until filled). Questions to search coordinator Natalie V Lapidot-Croitoru, nlapidot@gmu.edu.
Funded investigative-journalism fellowship from Durham University and Reuters, embedding the fellow in a major Reuters newsroom to pursue an in-depth investigation. ELIGIBILITY: journalists with roughly 2 to 5 years of professional experience; professionals from related investigative fields (authors, researchers, documentary or photo/video investigators) considered case by case; open to applicants worldwide. AI-generated proposals will be disqualified. Apply via the Durham University Sir Harry Evans Memorial Fund page by 10 July 2026, 12:00 BST.
An Early-Career Research Fellowship program funding up to 42 early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA's 13 Centres of Excellence and the 22 Africa-Europe Clusters of Excellence. ELIGIBILITY: early-career researchers no older than 35 at the time of application; at least 70 percent of fellowships are reserved for female candidates. STRUCTURE: each fellowship lasts six months; Option 2 runs September 2026 to February 2027 (Option 1, March to August 2026, has closed). SUPPORT: monthly stipend of USD 2,000, a modest accommodation payment, and travel support (return ticket to the host institution); successful candidates are contracted by ARUA for six months. Deadline for Option 2: 15 July 2026.
Residential research sabbaticals at CAIS, explicitly open to excellent scholars AND practitioners across all career stages and disciplines (not academia-only). Funds individual projects on the societal impact of digital transformation, including pure research and applied projects that develop new theories, methods or perspectives for practice. Project must be self-contained with specific milestones and produce an independent output suitable for short-timeframe publication: peer-reviewed paper or conference contribution, book chapter, policy paper, or prototype. Fellows join a vibrant interdisciplinary research community with regular joint activities (breakfast Tuesdays, colloquium and dinner Wednesdays, occasional workshops Thursdays) and an international network of alumni, working groups and affiliates. In Germany, full and compensatory grants are not subject to social security contributions and are usually tax-exempt; fellows resident abroad should verify their own tax position. Note: CAIS is currently reviewing the application format and selection process for the next call, so details may change. Next call publishes at the beginning of June 2026; deadline 23 July 2026 for fellowships in the period October 2027 to March 2028. Contact: Dr. Esther Laufer, esther.laufer@cais-research.de.
One-year reporting fellowship supporting early- and mid-career US-based journalists to produce in-depth, place-based reporting on how education, workforce development and emerging technologies are reshaping economic opportunities across the United States. Open to print, digital, radio, television, multimedia and freelance journalists. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend, editorial coaching, expert-source access and amplification of their stories.
Supports independent investigative journalism across Europe, well-suited to surveillance, AI, platform governance and data-driven investigations. Cross-border team requirement: at least two professional journalists (freelance or staff) from at least two different countries; at least 80% of the budget must go to journalists/media from EU member states. The next round closes 30 July 2026 at 1 pm CET.
ARIA is seeking proposals for opportunity seeds, funding of up to GBP 500,000 for early-stage research that explores new pathways for climate adaptation and resilience. Decarbonisation is the only sustainable route out of the climate crisis, but environmental changes are outpacing current mitigation efforts, and if an abrupt alteration in a climate system were to unfold we would have no tools to mitigate the effects; scientific, engineering and social science research could provide practical and responsible intervention and adaptation options. WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR: ideas ranging from early-stage, curiosity-driven research through to advanced translational science. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: carbon dioxide removal (novel concepts to accelerate the drawdown of atmospheric carbon); extreme weather forecasting (breakthroughs in predicting extreme weather events to better prepare vulnerable systems); and new ideas related to solar geoengineering, strictly excluding proposals specifically designed to investigate altering the Earth's surface temperature by affecting planetary albedo, incoming solar radiation, or the atmosphere's emissivity (the core focus of the main Exploring Climate Cooling, ECC, programme). OUT OF SCOPE: ideas that squarely fit within the ECC programme; emissions reduction projects and improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings or vehicles; and commercial products or research likely to be funded by traditional venture capital or grants. CONSTRAINTS: any proposal for outdoor experiments must demonstrate conformity to ARIA's governance framework for outdoor experiments, and all successful applicants must sign ARIA's Intellectual Property Pledge to ensure findings are accessible for the public good. Application deadline: 31 July 2026, 14:00 BST.
A global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts. Funds are awarded to and administered by the fellow's institution and may support the fellow's effort and broader research costs (research personnel, professional travel, equipment, dissemination, trainee support). Fellows join an interdisciplinary cohort and take part in convenings. Research must align with one of three themes: the youngest children (birth to eight) in crisis and conflict settings; inclusion and wellbeing of neurodivergent children (with a focus on Autism and ADHD, up to 18); and children's learning and development in an AI-enabled world (up to 18). The role of play may be explored where relevant but is optional. ELIGIBILITY: early- and mid-career researchers worldwide employed by a university or research institute, holding a PhD or equivalent doctorate by July 31, 2026, received no earlier than January 1, 2016 (subject to approved career-break policy). Applicants from any country welcome except those subject to EU or US sanctions. Individual applications only. Materials: online form, two-page CV, 250-word abstract, 500-word personal statement, five-page research proposal, budget and justification, and two-page bibliography. Two-stage review; applicants informed of status in November 2026. Questions: legofellowship@ssrc.org.
Twelve-month postdoctoral fellowship from the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the British Council, marking the Council's 90th anniversary. Up to two fellowships per year as part of the 2025-2027 partnership. Fellows spend ten months residential at IASH (January to October 2027) followed by up to two months of knowledge-exchange and dissemination work in their home country in collaboration with the British Council. ELIGIBILITY: postdoctoral researchers based in an ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates (full list of ~60+ countries published on the IASH page, spanning Albania to Zimbabwe and including the Occupied Palestinian Territories); PhD completed within the last seven years (career breaks excluded from the seven-year window); applicants must not hold a permanent university position and must not have held a prior IASH Fellowship. Research themes should align with British Council priorities across Arts, Education and English language, plus cross-cutting interests in international relations, soft power, international development, peace building, and cultural relations and diplomacy. NOTE: applicants are required to contact relevant University of Edinburgh researchers before submitting; informational webinar 26 May 2026. Decisions communicated late September 2026. References (minimum two, maximum three) must be emailed by referees directly to iash@ed.ac.uk by the deadline.
MUUS Collection (an American 20th-century photography collection that preserves, researches and reveals work from the archives it owns and represents) launches its first Research Fellowship, inviting a curator or academic to spend a year with the archives to develop an exhibition or publication concept offering a new perspective. The Research Fellow examines physical works and ephemera (journals, contact sheets, cameras, the totality of each photographer's collection) and benefits from the new MUUSEUM online research portal. PROJECT PERIOD: November 2026 to November 2027 (project completes November 2027). ELIGIBILITY: minimum five years professional experience at museums, galleries, universities or similar cultural institutions; international candidates eligible but fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; candidates must be willing to travel to Tenafly, New Jersey for up to a week (mutually agreed dates) and be available for remote collaboration with the archive team and advisory board. Candidates from underrepresented or marginalised communities are encouraged to apply. AWARD: USD 20,000 grant plus full coverage of travel costs to the archive. ANNOUNCEMENT: winner decided in October 2026 and announced at Paris Photo. DEADLINE: 31 July 2026.
Rowland Fellowship at Harvard for outstanding early-career experimentalists in any field of science or engineering, providing the opportunity to establish an independent research programme at the Rowland Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded by Edwin Land in 1980 to foster high-risk creative research and joined to Harvard in 2002, the Institute particularly supports scholars with potential to establish ground-breaking research programmes that bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries. ELIGIBILITY: applicants should currently be completing their PhDs or have received their PhD after 1 May 2025; the doctoral degree must be completed prior to starting the Fellowship. Fellows may have the opportunity to teach undergraduates during their Fellowship. Apply via the Harvard Careers posting linked from the Rowland Institute fellowships page. Applications are currently open; the call does not state a fixed closing date, so check the Harvard Careers posting for the current deadline.
Vision Grants are research planning grants that give scholars and their collaborators the time, space, resources and support to plan a large-scale study or program of research focused on transforming education systems toward greater equity. Rather than a fully fleshed-out research plan, the proposal is an invitation to think forward about what research is needed to transform education systems toward equity and how that systems change will happen, identifying the system(s) targeted and the specific levers the team thinks must be engaged. Grants bring together a team for 12 to 18 months to collaboratively develop ambitious, large-scale, cross-disciplinary research projects co-designed with practitioners, policymakers, communities and other partners. Awarded teams also join a cohort learning program held in person in Chicago. ELIGIBILITY: PIs and Co-PIs must have appropriate experience or an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or a terminal degree in a professional field; graduate students may be on the team but cannot be PI or Co-PI. The PI must be affiliated with a non-profit or public/governmental institution willing to serve as the administering organization (colleges, universities, school districts, research facilities, or other 501(c)(3) non-profits, or non-US equivalents); the Spencer Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals. Open to applicants in the US and internationally; proposals in English, budgets in USD. PIs and Co-PIs may apply even with another active Spencer grant or proposal in review, but may not be part of more than one Vision Grant proposal. Note: a Vision Grant is a prerequisite for applying to Spencer's Transformative Research Grant program (TRG, USD 3.5 million), though receiving one does not guarantee a TRG. PROCESS: applications opened 4 June 2026. A required Intent to Apply form (max 200 words, non-binding) is due 12 August 2026 at 12:00 PM noon Central time; the Full Proposal (2000-word narrative) is due 16 September 2026 at 12:00 PM noon Central time. Program contact: Jasmine Knetl, visiongrants@spencer.org.
USD 10,000 prize from the Association for Mathematical Research for serious experimentation in how mathematicians communicate with one another, beyond the static PDF. Submissions should demonstrate communicative capabilities fundamentally unavailable in a linear paper: interactive exploration of parameter spaces in differential equations, dynamic visualisation of group actions or geometric structures, multi-perspective representations of algebraic or number-theoretic objects, nonlinear navigation of proof architectures or dependency graphs, embedded computation as part of exposition, or similar. ELIGIBILITY: no nationality, institutional or career restriction stated; the focus is mathematical depth and communicative innovation. This is NOT for popularisation, production polish or short-form video content - it is about novel research-to-research communication. EVALUATION CRITERIA: mathematical depth and rigor; conceptual insight enabled by the medium; communicative innovation beyond static exposition; scalability and reproducibility; transformative potential for research communication. PROCESS: initial submissions are a short public YouTube concept demonstration (with the hashtag #AMRPotF and a concise written explanation of the mathematical substance and communicative innovation in the video description), with the YouTube link emailed to PotFPrize@amathr.org. Finalists are asked to provide a fully accessible prototype suitable for hosting or linking within AMR Reviews; the winning submission will be published in AMR Reviews as an interactive exposition. Selection committee: Mohammed Abouzaid, Benson Farb, Alex Kontorovich, Akshay Venkatesh, Maryna Viazovska.
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund competitively awards grants to pairs of researchers, one from an African university or research institution and one from the University of Cambridge or an allied research institute, across all disciplines, to initiate and/or strengthen research collaborations. ELIGIBILITY: both applicants must be at post-doctoral level or above, with employment contracts extending beyond the award end date, and apply with the support of their Head of Department or equivalent; the Cambridge applicant must work at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institute (Wellcome Sanger Institute, NIAB, British Antarctic Survey); the African applicant must be based at an African university or equivalent. Limited student support is considered where it enhances the Cambridge-Africa relationship. FUNDING: GBP 1,000 to 25,000, covering research costs including reagents, fieldwork, equipment and research-training activities in Africa. APPLY: the Cambridge-based applicant registers using an institutional email (cam.ac.uk, sanger.ac.uk, babraham.ac.uk, bas.ac.uk or niab.com) and invites the Africa-based applicant via the online form. Deadline: 3 September 2026. Queries: alboradafund@cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk.
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out research abroad, acquire new skills, develop their careers and have international mobility. Open to excellent researchers of any nationality. The 2026 call opened 9 April 2026 and closes 9 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST; notification of call results expected February 2027; grant agreement signature April 2027. Two strands: European Postdoctoral Fellowships (12 to 24 months in Europe) and Global Postdoctoral Fellowships (12 to 24 months outside Europe + 12-month return phase in Europe). The project must take place in a country different from where the researcher has worked or studied. Approximately 1,600 projects funded. Apply via the EU Funding & Tenders Opportunities Portal; submission is by the fellow plus host institution. Eligibility: researcher must have a PhD at the call deadline (or have submitted thesis with all requirements met), maximum 8 years full-time-equivalent research experience post-PhD, must comply with the mobility rule (no more than 12 months in the host country in the 36 months before the deadline).
Short-term international research fellowship for scientists seeking placements at host institutions in participating member countries. Fellowships last 6 to 26 weeks and support international scientific collaboration, research mobility, knowledge exchange and cross-border partnerships. PRIORITY THEMES: sustainable agricultural productivity, climate action, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, soil health, water resource sustainability, knowledge innovation, sustainable livestock systems, fisheries development and aquaculture sustainability. FUNDING: a travel lump sum, return economy airfare, a weekly subsistence allowance (EUR 600 or EUR 650 by host-country cost of living) and a EUR 165 terminal allowance; insurance, visa fees, lab/bench fees and family or personal costs are not covered. ELIGIBILITY: employed by or affiliated with an institution in a participating country; proposed host institution in a different participating country; at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience (exceptional candidates with equivalent expertise and a strong publication record may also be considered). Applicants must not already hold a position at the host institution, need employer approval and assurance of continued employment or affiliation after the fellowship, and previous fellows may reapply only after a 5-year gap. Applicants confirm country eligibility, secure a host institution and collaboration, prepare a research proposal (objective, scientific relevance, methodology, expected outcomes, 6-26 week timeline, collaboration benefits) and submit supporting documents (CV, publication list, employer approval, host acceptance letter, proof of affiliation).
Grants for in-depth investigative reporting that exposes corruption, malfeasance or misuse of power across public and private sectors. Covers print, online, broadcast, books, documentaries and podcasts. Surveillance, abuse-of-power and accountability investigations all fit. Letter of Commitment from a news outlet required for full proposals (not for seed). Seed deadline ~10 May 2026; regular deadline 14 September 2026, 23:59 ET. Reviewed three to four times per year. Stories must be published in English with a U.S. media outlet. Ethnic media and journalists of colour particularly encouraged.
Small curiosity-driven research grants in the social sciences and humanities, awarded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Round 3 of the 2026 SSH Open Competition XS closes 15 September 2026, 14:00 CEST. Up to EUR 50,000 per project to enable researchers to pursue novel, exploratory and high-risk ideas without the constraints of larger themed calls. ELIGIBILITY: academic researchers with an institutional affiliation at a Dutch university or recognised Dutch knowledge institute. Proposals are assessed on scientific quality and the potential for renewal of social-sciences and humanities research. Round 3 details and the dedicated application page will be published by NWO closer to the deadline; the linked page is the most recent SSH XS round, which is the same scheme.
The IOC Olympic Studies Centre supports PhD students and early-career academics conducting scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and ideals, the athletes, the Olympic Games and their impact on contemporary society and culture. ELIGIBILITY: current postgraduate students enrolled in a PhD programme within the human and/or social sciences, with Olympism, the Olympic Movement or the Olympic Games as at least one research focus; also academic staff and postdoctoral fellows who completed their doctorate (or equivalent highest degree) in or after 2024. AWARD: up to USD 6,000. APPLY: application files and related correspondence must reach the OSC before Tuesday 22 September 2026; see the programme rules and application form on the IOC Olympic Studies Centre website.
Fellowships supporting enterprise and investigative reporting with a business or economic angle, from the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY. Tech-platform economies, AI labour, data-broker investigations, digital-economy beats and similar tech-and-business stories fit naturally. ELIGIBILITY: working journalists with at least 5 years of professional experience; freelancers and staff are both eligible worldwide. CYCLES: Fall 2026 cycle deadline 12 October 2026; spring cycle expected around April 2027. No application fee.
NEH project grants supporting interpretive exhibitions, historic-place programming and discussion programmes that bring humanities scholarship to public audiences. Aimed at strengthening the humanities in public life through scholarship-informed public engagement (rather than primary research). Two upcoming application windows: 15 October 2026 and 9 December 2026. Two scales: Planning grants up to USD 75,000, and Implementation grants up to USD 1,000,000 (most awards substantially smaller than the cap). ELIGIBILITY: US-incorporated non-profits with appropriate IRS status, libraries, museums, historical organisations, or accredited US colleges and universities; individual scholars participate as project directors on behalf of an eligible institution. Aimed at projects that engage broad public audiences with humanities content (history, culture, philosophy, literature, etc.).
Research grants from the Wenner-Gren Foundation for individual scholars with a PhD or equivalent to support a discrete project of anthropological research. The grant supports the project's most substantial cost (typically fieldwork or core research activity) and may be used for direct research expenses; not for salary or institutional overhead. Deadlines are biannual: 1 May and 1 November each year. ELIGIBILITY: scholars who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in anthropology or a clearly related discipline; nationality and country of work are not restricted. Up to USD 25,000 per grant. Strictly anthropology focus - the project must be primarily anthropological in scope and method (sociocultural, biological, archaeological or linguistic anthropology, etc.).
A one-year fellowship placing Fellows directly inside government, non-profit and social-enterprise host institutions across the United States to design and implement high-impact programs, translating data-driven insights into actionable policy recommendations, new programs and operational changes for the partners they serve. STIPEND: USD 47,000 living stipend for the year (scaled up for higher-cost cities) plus a reimbursable health-insurance stipend up to USD 5,000. ELIGIBILITY: primarily intended for candidates graduating from their academic programs in 2026 and/or already working full-time; this is a full-time 12-month commitment. PROCESS: applications and interviews are considered on a ROLLING basis starting in March, so applicants are encouraged to apply early; most engagements begin between June and November, with partner match meetings 6 to 8 weeks before the anticipated start. APPLY: https://www.adf.uchicago.edu/apply
Reporters Respond, run by Free Press Unlimited, is a rapid-response emergency fund for journalists and media outlets facing acute threats, covering urgent needs such as medical care, legal aid, physical safety measures and replacement equipment. ELIGIBILITY: individual journalists and media outlets in crisis, worldwide. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a roughly 24-hour response via the Free Press Unlimited page.
Pulitzer Center reporting grants supporting in-depth international journalism on under-reported global issues. Open to reporters, photographers, audio and video journalists, and documentary filmmakers worldwide. Grants cover the hard costs of reporting projects. ELIGIBILITY: professional journalists and visual storytellers anywhere in the world; both freelance and staff. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via the Pulitzer Center grant portal.
Pulitzer Center's 'Bringing Stories Home' initiative supports in-depth local journalism on under-covered issues in communities across the United States. ELIGIBILITY: freelance and staff journalists working on US-based stories. Grants cover the hard costs of reporting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via the Pulitzer Center reporting-grants page.
Year-round support for unanticipated opportunities or emergencies tied to a confirmed innovative artistic project. Open to individual visual and performing artists and poets living in the US or US territories with a US tax ID. Apply 8 to 10 weeks before your public presentation date. Designed to cover sudden costs (a venue change, a confirmed exhibition or performance opportunity with a tight runway, etc.).
Funds data-driven reporting that uses ML, NLP, satellite imagery, sensors and other computational methods on under-reported issues. Open to freelance and staff data journalists worldwide. Reviewed first-come, first-served on a rolling basis; decisions usually within a month.
COOP Careers, a non-profit that has helped more than 10,000 first-generation college graduates overcome underemployment, is hiring a Director of Data & Evaluation to lead the organisation's full evaluation function as it enters its next decade. The role spans survey design, Salesforce reporting, RCT oversight and strategic analysis in service of measurable workforce-development impact. WHAT THEY LOOK FOR: 8+ years in social-science research or evaluation; strong quantitative and qualitative methods; experience with Salesforce, Tableau/Power BI and survey platforms; ability to translate data for any audience; bonus points for SQL, statistical software (R, Stata, SPSS) and RCT experience. Hybrid in NYC, Bay Area, Chicago, or LA. Salary $100,000-$110,000 plus benefits. NOTE: this is a job, not a grant or fellowship; the posting closes when filled (no fixed deadline). Apply via the link.