NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 COHORT — FUNDING CYCLES CLOSE 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 GMT, EARLY-CAREER WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
2026 Cohort Funding Cycles

Available Grant Opportunities

Apply for fully funded research programs tailored for early-career researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and institutional partners.

Active Funding Cycles

Available Grant Opportunities

Apply for our fully funded research programs tailored for early-career researchers and institutions. Find open applications below.

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Catalyst Grants 2026

Award Amount $15,000
Duration 6 Months
Eligibility

Early-career researcher (within 7 years years or equivalent research qualification; or a mid-level research officer/scientist transitioning to independence).

No. of Awards Up to 8
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Open Application

Research & Innovation Fellowship Grants 2026

Award Amount $40,000
Duration 6 Months
Eligibility

Early-career researcher (within 0–7 years post-PhD or equivalent research qualification; or a mid-level research officer/scientist transitioning to independence).

No. of Awards 3
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Open Application

Scientific Exchange Awards (2026 Cohort)

Award Amount $10,000 USD
Duration 6 Weeks
Eligibility

Be early-career researchers (students, junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or research officers within 10 years of their last degree).

No. of Awards 2
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Application Timeline & Process

How To Apply

We maintain a transparent, highly peer-reviewed, and straightforward multi-step submission pipeline.

Step 1

Download Documents

Obtain the latest call documents, eligibility guidelines, and proposal templates.

Step 2

Review Eligibility

Verify your host institution requirements and academic eligibility indices.

Step 3

Prepare Proposal

Formulate your detailed research statement following the ethics guidelines.

Step 4

Upload Files

Submit your research materials and letters of support directly onto our portal.

Step 5

Submit Application

Finalize the submission form before the hard deadline on September 30, 2026.

Step 6

Receive Email

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