January 2021
Call for Applications The International Crisis Group Postdoctoral Fellowship. The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) and the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project (ESOC) seek applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position. The fellowship will entail empirical research, policy analysis, and engagement with policymakers to prevent, resolve or better manage deadly conflict. (Deadline: 1 January)
Call for Applications The Charles E. Lindblom Memorial Fellowship. The Charles E. Lindblom Memorial Fellowship supports an interdisciplinary social science project that focuses on anticipatory social research. One fellowship of $7,500 will be offered annually to a doctoral candidate pursuing original and interdisciplinary research in economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, and/or history at one of the member institutions of the College and University Fund for the Social Sciences. (Deadline: 5 January)
Call for Applications Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship. The SSRC/JSPS Fellowship Program for ABDs and Recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers with opportunities to conduct research at leading universities and other research institutions in Japan for 1-12 month or 12-24 month terms. Projects need not be explicitly related to the study of Japan, but must propose work with colleagues and resources in Japan. The program especially encourages proposals for cooperative research with colleagues in Japan under the guidance of a senior host researcher. (Deadline: 5 January)
Call for Applications The British Council. The British Council, in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, is offering a 7 month research fellowship for early-career researchers from Africa who are living and working on the continent. The fellowship will focus on decolonizing digital in the context of cultural and creative production and consumption in Africa and consumption of content originating from Africa in the UK and elsewhere in the world. (Deadline: 10 January)
Call for Applications EUTOPIA-SIF Post Doctoral Fellowships. The EUTOPIA European University is providing 20 post-doctoral fellowships, within the EUTOPIA Science and Innovation Fellowships Programme (EUTOPIA-SIF). The aim of the EUTOPIA-SIF programme is to enhance the research potential and career perspectives of outstanding young researchers from around the world. (Deadline: 11 January)
Call for Applications New Europe College-Institute for Advanced Study Fellowships. New Europe College-Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest (Romania) launches the annual competition for the 2021/2022 Fellowships. Romanian and international scholars (at postdoctoral level) in all fields of the humanities and social sciences (including law and economics) are invited to apply. (Deadline: 15 January)
Call for Applications The Rijksmuseum Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship. The Rijksmuseum, Nethrelands, is accepting applications for the Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship, which welcomes proposals for conservation and scientific research that make use of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and resources and is open to MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates. (Deadline: 17 January)
Call for Applications Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine RESPOND-AFRICA Postgraduate Fellowship. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is inviting applications for the RESPOND-AFRICA Postgraduate Fellowship in Medical Statistics & Epidemiology. The scheme will provide funding for 2 years. The first year is to study for an MSc in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The second year will be an attachment based at one of their partner institutions in Tanzania or Uganda working as a statistician or an epidemiologist to gain on-the-job training in clinical, public health or population based research in chronic diseases. (Deadline: 22 January)
Call for Applications The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) Scholarships for Female African Students. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies, BIGSAS, invites outstanding female scholars from the African continent to join an international community of scholars working in the field of African Studies. BIGSAS provides a centre for creative and innovative PhD training based on the inter- and multi-disciplinary research environment of the Institute of African Studies, IAS, at the University of Bayreuth, and the Cluster of Excellence ‘Africa Multiple: Reconfiguring African Studies’. (Deadline: 24 January)
Call for Applications United Nations Young Women Leaders Initiative. UN Women and UN Volunteers (UNV) are launching the new Young Women Leaders Initiative to create professional opportunities for leaders of tomorrow and further enhance diversity in UN Women. The UNV/UN Women Young Leaders Program invites applications from young women from the Global South who are committed to gender equality and women’s empowerment and to the mission and work of the United Nations. (Deadline: 25 January)
Call for Proposals Innovations for Poverty Action WWES Initiative. IPA’s RECOVR - Women’s Work, Entrepreneurship, and Skilling (WWES) Initiative aims to improve and deepen the existing data and evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls. The goal is to provide evidence-based insights and policy recommendations to address gender inequalities in the context of COVID-19 policy responses during the immediate crisis and extended recovery period. The WWES Initiative combines data collection efforts, research projects, and policy work, around two key themes: (1) women's work, entrepreneurship and time use and (2) youth skilling and school-to-work transitions. The focus countries of this initiative are Kenya and Bangladesh. (Deadline: 27 January)
Call for Proposals Cornell University STAARS Fellowship. The Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STAARS) fellowship program, a multi-institution collaboration managed by Cornell University with support from the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), announces its annual call for research proposals. Early-career African researchers selected as STAARS Fellows in 2021 advance rigorous, policy-oriented research on the causal determinants of productivity and income growth, asset accumulation, rural employment and risk management in African agriculture and rural spaces. (Deadline: 31 January)
February 2021
Call for Applications The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Post-Doctoral Writing Fellowship. SSRC offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next-generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The post-doctoral writing fellowship supports up to six months of completing an article or book manuscript through a stipend of up to US$3,000 featuring a thematic focus on peace, security, and development. (Deadline: 1 February)
Call for Applications The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) APN Individual Research Fellowships. The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites research fellowship applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and non-governmental agencies or organizations in Africa. (Deadline: 1 February)
Call for Applications McKinsey & Company Women’s Global Operations Summit. McKinsey & Company Women’s Global Operations Summit is accepting applications from female professionals who have a background in engineering or business and (initial) work experience in operations. (Deadline: 3 February)
Call for Applications Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries. With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF) Ghent University grants PhD “sandwich” scholarships to promising PhD students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD research at Ghent University (North) and half at a university in a developing country (South). (Deadline: 4 February)
Call for Nominations The Mawazo Institute African Women in Science E-book. Mawazo Institute is seeking nominees for its upcoming E-book profiling African women who are using science to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking for exceptional female African researchers, practitioners, innovators, educators, tinkerers and makers of all stripes who are helping the public and decision-makers navigate the current crises. This includes women who are working on research into the virus and its vaccines, as well as those engineering policy solutions that help mitigate the socio-economic and political effects of the pandemic, and much more. (Deadline: 5 February)
Call for Applications The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) Research Assistantships. BIEA is inviting applications for a three-year, full-time, research fellowship and research assistantship position in African Heritage Remote Sensing and GIS. Candidates must have qualifications in, and experience of archaeology, geography, heritage studies, geospatial sciences or related fields, and experience in remote sensing and GIS analysis. (Deadline: 12 February)
Call for Applications The Norbert Elias Fellowships. The Norbert Elias Fellowships invites applications from African senior researchers and postdocs from all disciplines to take part in the ZiF Research Group “Economic & Legal Challenges in the Advent of Smart Products”. In particular, applicants should demonstrate their willingness and ability to conduct high-level research in thematically relevant research fields such as innovation, industrial economics, law and economics, digitisation and smart products. (Deadline: 15 February)
Call for Applications The One Planet Fellowship. The One Planet Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected, and inter-generational network of African and European scientists equipped to use a gender lens to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate. (Deadline: 15 February)
Call for Nominations The Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize. The Royal Society Africa Prize and Rising Star Africa Prize nominations are open. The Royal Society Africa Prize is to recognise research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the sciences. Winners will receive a grant of £15,000 to support their research. The Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize is to recognise early-career research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences. (Deadline: 15 February)
Call for Applications University of Michigan IRACDA Post-Doctoral Program. The Michigan Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) Post-Doctoral Program is one of several NIH supported programs that trains post-doctoral fellows for research and teaching careers in academia. The goals of the program are to enhance research skills by providing mentored research experiences while developing teaching skills through assignments that promote the advancement of under-represented minorities. The Michigan IRACDA program operates through the departments of Biomedical Engineering and Molecular & Integrative Physiology. (Deadline: 15 February)
Call for Applications KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) Researcher Officer Position. The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is seeking a postgraduate researcher with a masters in molecular entomology to work in the biosciences department. The researcher will support the analysis of samples from trials in Mozambique and Tanzania seeking to evaluate the use of ivermectin mass drug administration for malaria vector control trial sites as part of the BOHEMIA project (Broad One-Health Endectocide-based Malaria Intervention in Africa). Additional responsibilities include supervising and training junior research staff, overseeing all laboratory activities, data collection, and contributing to publication writing and presentations, and more. (Deadline: 24 February)
Call for Applications University of Ghana Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The Institute of African Studies (IAS) at the University of Ghana, is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for a post-doctoral fellowship for year 2021/2022 in line with a research project it is implementing. Eligible applicants should have obtained a Ph.D degree within the last 6 years (2015-2020) in: African History or African Studies. Each fellowship is worth USD 22,500. (Deadline: 25 February)
March 2021
Call for Applications The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Young African Scholars Program. The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation is accepting applications for the Young African Scholars program. The program includes a methods workshop, fieldwork research grants of $10,000 USD each, editorial and publication assistance, and sponsorship at an international conference to present research findings. (Deadline: 1 March)
Call for Applications The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship. The International Climate Protection Fellowships is open to prospective leaders working academically or practically in climate-relevant resource conservation in a non-European developing or transition country. The prospective leader will do a one-year research-related project in Germany that focuses on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the seas and oceans. (Deadline: 1 March)
Call for Applications Bantry Marine Research Station First Stage Researcher Early Stage Researcher Positions. The Bantry Marine Research Station in Ireland is inviting applicants to apply for a 3-year research position working on a project studying seaweed, lumpfish and sea urchin, which will be assessed for their performance in poly-culture in Bantry Bay, SW Ireland, with a particular focus on the culture of echinoderms. Applicants should have a background in marine biology/aquaculture, should work well in a multidisciplinary team, and should be confident in both analytical lab and running field experiments. The PhD student will be based at BMRS and registered for their PhD at University College Cork. Two secondments are also planned to Wageningen University and the University of Stirling. (Deadline: 5 March)
Call for Applications Humboldt University of Berlin PhD Position in Biology. Applicants with an academic university degree in biology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry or related disciplines; a strong interest in the molecular mechanisms of infection biology and parasitology; a curiosity and willingness to develop ideas; and experimental experience in infection biology, molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry are invited to apply for a PhD position in the field of parasitology, studying the malaria parasite’s (Plasmodium) exit from the liver, using methods including parasite genetics, microscopy, biochemistry and use of a rodent malaria model. (Deadline: 10 March)
Call for Applications British Ecological Society Ecologists in Africa Grants. The British Ecological Society’s grant provides support for Ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. It is designed to support African ecologists to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists internationally. The British Ecological Society supports excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment. (Deadline: 19 March)
Call for Applications L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents - Sub-Saharan Africa Program. The Fondation L’Oréal in partnership with UNESCO is offering 20 endowments to doctoral and postdoctoral students from sub-Saharan Africa currently working at or enrolled in institutions and universities in the region. Under the program, 15 doctoral students will receive €10,000 and 5 postdoctoral students will receive €15,000. The award also includes training in leadership, management, negotiation, and communication. (Deadline: 29 March)
Call for Applications University of Edinburgh Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships. The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh is offering 2 full scholarships for suitable applicants to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development, and a subsequent PhD in African Studies, with funding from the Stephen Gordon Catto Charitable Trust. The scholarship will cover full fees as well as a monthly maintenance stipend throughout the one-year MSc and subsequent three years of PhD study. (Deadline: 30 March).
Call for Applications The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Master’s in Mathematical Sciences. AIMS invites applications for the Master's in mathematical sciences. Applicants must hold or expect to obtain by the date of commencement of AIMS training a 4-year university degree in mathematics or any other science/engineering discipline with a significant mathematics component. (Deadline: 31 March)
Call for Applications The Future Food Initiative. The ETH Zurich and EPFL Future Food Swiss Research Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship provides personal research funds for three years that enable fellows to work on their projects. The goal of the initiative is to expand research and education in the area of food and nutrition sciences; the fellowship programme within the initiative aims at bringing together competences from academic and industrial research in this field. (Deadline: 31 March)
Call for Applications Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme. The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year to students from select developing countries who lack access to other means of funding their studies. The Foundation gives prioritises requests for Master's level courses but considers applications for PhD programmes for outstanding students. The scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year. (Deadline: 31 March)
Call for Applications Global Water Partnership (GWP) Youth Leaders Fellowship The Global Water Partnership (GWP) Youth Leaders Fellowship aims to support and empower young people in driving the transformation required to improve investment in water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa. The fellowship offers six to nine month fellowships during which applicants will help implement the African Union’s Africa Water Investment Program. Young African professionals with masters degrees living in African Union Member states in the fields of water, climate, environment and natural resources, and more are eligible to apply. Benefits include mentorship, training, technical support, a stipend, and accommodation and travel expenses. (Deadline: 31 March)
Call for Application European Union and EuropeanUni's School for Transnational Governances Young African Leaders Programme The European Union and EuropeanUni's School of Transnational Governance Young African Leaders fellowship is a three-month fully-funded opportunity for beneficiaries to develop their policy work and professional skills by taking part in workshops, trainings, conferences, study visits, and field trips . The programme is open to mid-career African professionals in civil service, media , business, and NGOs and benefits include a monthly grant of €2,500. (Deadline: 31 March)
April 2021
Call for Expressions of Interest IDRC-SIDA Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa (AI4D Africa) Program Managing Organization. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) are accepting expressions of interest from individual organizations or groups of organizations from low and lower-middle income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with a proven track record in the design, development and scaling of climate change and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations to host the Managing Organization (Hub) for Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Innovation Research Network in Africa. The benefits include a grant of CAD $1.2 million over the course of 32 months. (Deadline: 5 April
Call for Applications UNU-IAS PhD in Sustainability Science 2021. The United Nations University
Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is accepting applications for its PhD programme in Sustainability Science, a three-year programme that aims to produce scholars who will become key researchers in the field of sustainability science. The programme takes an innovative approach to sustainability, seeking to promote a better understanding of the issues by incorporating global change perspectives, specifically those related to climate change and biodiversity. (Deadline: 9 April)Call for Applications TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences. The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences was established to meed the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions that lack appropriate research facilities. Grants can be awarded for research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics either to individual young researchers, or to research units, in science-and-technology-lagging countries (S&TLC) identified by TWAS, to enable them to purchase the research facilities they need to enhance their productivity. (Deadline: 14 April)
Call for Applications TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups). The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences was established to meed the needs of researchers in developing countries, particularly those attached to institutions that lack appropriate research facilities. Grants can be awarded for research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics either to research units, in science-and-technology-lagging countries (S&TLC) identified by TWAS, to enable them to purchase the research facilities they need to enhance their productivity. (Deadline: 14 April)
Call for Applications Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) PhD Fellowships. The OWSD PhD Fellowship offers full-time or sandwich fellowships to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South. Benefits include a monthly stipend, financing to attend international conferences, the opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, and support for tuition and registration fees. (Deadline: 15 April)
Call for Applications Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers financial support and a leadership programme to young African changemakers. The programme covers tuition for a one-year Honours degree or a two-year Masters degree in any field at a recognised South African institution of higher education. This includes tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance and economy class travel to and from recipients’ home countries to their universities in South Africa at the beginning and end of their degrees. (Deadline: 16 April)
Call for Applications The African Food Fellowship. Wageningen University & Research and Wasafiri, with support from the IKEA Foundation have jointly developed The African Food Fellowship, a 10-month virtual food systems leadership programme . The fellowship is open to Kenyan residents under 45 years old in aquaculture, agri-finance and horticulture who aim to champion fairer, healthier, regenerative food systems for the future. Benefits include an inaugural fee waiver, world class knowledge from experts and mentors, and personal leadership development and networking. (Deadline: 16 April)
Call for Applications École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 100 PhDs for Africa Programme. The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are accepting applications for the 100 PhDs for Africa programme from science and engineering graduates from African countries who are enrolled in African academic institutions, reside in African countries for the duration of their PhD, and have an outstanding academic track record. The programme is for PhD projects in all disciplines that are within its doctoral school. Benefits include funding of a maximum of 80,000 Swiss francs in total for a period of at most 54 months. Eligible costs include living allowance, tuition fees, research costs and colloquia. (Deadline: 20 April)
Call for Applications The Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship. The Harvard Global Health Institute and the Women Health Initiative at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is offering a year-long virtual fellowship to women in public health from all over the world. It is designed to promote leadership skills in women from low- and middle-income countries who will, in turn, mentor future female leaders in global health. Benefits include access to world-class faculty, senior mentorship, development of a custom curriculum aligned to one's unique personal growth, tailored leadership training programs, networking opportunities and independent project work. (Deadline: 22 April)
Call for Applications The International Statistics and Epidemiology Group (ISEG) Postgraduate Training Fellowship In Medical Statistics for African Scientists The International Statistics and Epidemiology Group (ISEG) Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics for African Scientists is open to research students from Sub-Saharan Africa seeking to undertake MSc training in Medical Statistics at the London School of Hygiene and tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Fellows will receive mentorship, supervision and support during the fellowship, followed by a year working as a statistician at one of their partner centres in Africa. (Deadline: 25 April)
Call for Applications Center for Research Collection PhD Fellowships. The Center for Research Collections offers three- to- six-month fellowships to postdoctoral scholars in any area of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences around the world, to carry out research based on any of the heritage Collections held at the University of Edinburgh. The benefits include a monthly stipend, travel allowance, university mentor allocation from the Center for Research Collection (CRC), dedicated office space, university email and library access. (Deadline: 30 April)
May 2021
Call for Applications Graduate Applications International Network (GAIN) The Graduate Applications International Network (GAIN) is accepting applications from individuals from any country in Africa with Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in economics and related fields who want to have a career in academic research or evidence-based policymaking. The programme runs from May to December 2021 and consists of an 8 Month Webinar Series on every aspect of the graduate application process and a mentorship scheme. There may be financial support to cover the costs incurred in the graduate application process, which may be prohibitive for prospective students from low-income countries. (Deadline: 11 May)
Call for Applications Harvard University Center for African Studies Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2021/2022. The Harvard University Center for African Studies Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Program is open to applications from African based young African researchers who intend to return or work in African academia. The program is a 18-month postdoctoral fellowship with 12 months spent at the fellows’ home institution and six months spent in stipend-supported residency at Harvard University that aims to have fellows conducting independent research, publishing, and increasing knowledge in their fields of study that will be beneficial to the African continent. (Deadline: 17 May)
Call for Applications AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and The World Academy of Sciences( TWAS) are seeking young scientists (40 years and below) for a virtual AAAS-TWAS course on Science Diplomacy from 30 August to 3 September 2021. While not required, applications are invited from ‘participant pairs’, consisting of a young scientist and policymaker. Both participants in the participant pair should be living and/or working in the same country. However, if a co-applicant is from a different country, this will be considered if suitable justification is provided. Women are encouraged to apply and priority will be given to developing countries. (Deadline 31 May)
Call for Applications The African Plant Nutrition Graduate Student Scholar Award Program 2021. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is open to graduate students in Africa currently enrolled in M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. programs, with students specializing in the science of plant nutrition in fields such as agronomy, soil science, horticultural science, and tree crop science especially encouraged to apply. Benefits include a grant of $2,000 (U.S. Dollars).(Deadline: 31 May)
June 2021
Call for Applications FIG Foundation Ph.D. Scholarship 2021. The FIG Foundation is now receiving applications for the 2021 FIG Foundation Ph.D. Scholarship. Applicants must be studying for a PhD degree in a surveying/geomatics academic programme in a low-income, lower-middle or upper-middle income country, must have had a paper accepted by a peer reviewed international journal, and should not have submitted their final thesis. The FIG Foundation will be providing scholarships of up to 4,000 euros plus possible funding for conference travel to PhD students. (Deadline: 1 June)
Call for Applications Quantum Leap Africa PhD Scholarships in Data Science 2021. Quantum Leap Africa with the Africa Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS)-Carnegie is offering a 3 year fully funded PhD Scholarships in Data Science to Masters students who are African nationals and will be completing their studies by September 2021 in areas of mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics or other relevant fields. Benefits include stipend, equipment, health insurance, relocation costs, conference attendance, direct cost to graduating institution such as tuition fees and registration fees. (Deadline: 1 June)
Call for Applications Falling Walls Engage 2021 Science Engagement Breakthrough of the Year 2021 Falling Walls 2021 welcomes people who are envisioning solutions, pushing boundaries, and helping to discover a better world, on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. If you run a project that actively engages the public with science, or know someone who does, apply or nominate to become the Breakthrough of the Year in Science Engagement. The winner will travel to Berlin from 7-9 November 2021 to showcase their work to an international audience in science, politics, economics, and media. Participatory and interactive formats of all kinds are welcome. (Deadline: 15 June)
Call for Papers 1st Annual Somalia Gender Hub Conference for Female Researchers. The Somalia Gender Hub (SGH) in partnership with the Mawazo Institute is hosting a virtual 3-day knowledge exchange conference from 5th to 7th August on the role of Somali Women in higher education, research and academia. This call invites Somali scholars and practitioners with expertise on the topic to submit abstracts addressing the question “what is holding back the agency of women in academia? and what are the forces erasing or hampering women’s full participation in research?” for discussion during the conference. Men and women, including non-Somalis, are invited to submit.(Deadline: 25 June)
Call for Applications AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. The AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is open to junior researchers (PhD students) from sub-Saharan African countries and aims to strengthen their scientific capacities in research fields of biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. Benefits include a grant of up to EUR 7000. (Deadline: 30 June)
Call for Applications The 2021 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research (JWO) Grant. The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research (JWO) Grant is open to applications from early career African scientists with PhDs who have strong links to African institutions. The grant seeks to encourage interdisciplinary research in environmental and allied sciences that seeks solutions to real-world challenges in Africa. Benefits include a grant of $150,000 that covers up to three years of research. (Deadline: 30 June)
July 2021
Call for Applications African Women’s Development Funds (AWDF) 2021 Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Grants. For 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is offering support to women’s rights organizations using innovative approaches, methodologies, tools and resources to promote women’s mental health and wellness through awareness creation and advocacy. Only African women-led organisations with budgets of under USD100,000 are eligible to apply.. ( Deadline: 1 July)
Call for Applications African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) 2021 World AIDS Day Grants. For World AIDS Day 2021 the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is accepting applications from women’s rights organizations and groups to support activities that support mental health and emotional wellbeing for women living with HIV and AIDS. Only African women-led organisations with budgets of under USD100,000 are eligible to apply. . (Deadline: 1 July)
Call for Applications Women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop - September/October 2021. The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is accepting applications from early career women researchers from, and currently employed in, Sub-Saharan African for a virtual workshop with expert facilitators on essential grant writing skills from 13th September 2021 to 18th October 2021. The programme is for early career women researchers in the biomedical/health sector. (Deadline: 8 July)
Call for Applications Reckitt-LSHTM Studentships on Hygiene & Health in Sub-Saharan Africa 2021-2022. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) invites candidates who are nationals of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships to start a research degree programme focusing on the links between hygiene and health in Sub-Saharan Africa on 3 January 2022. Benefits include a fully funded program with untaxed stipend and up to£20,000 for research costs, travel and/or training. (Deadline: 11 July)
Call for Applications The AAS African Academy of Sciences (AAS) African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence Pilot Programme Grant. The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is accepting applications from early-career researchers who are African nationals, with 2-7 years of research experience since completing their PhDs to apply for African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence Pilot Programme (ARISE-PP) grants. The research must be conducted at an eligible university or research institution located in one of the African Union member states. Benefits include EUR 500,000 for a period not exceeding 60 months (5 years). (Deadline: 30 July)
Call for Applications Rhodes University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2022. Rhodes University, South Africa, is accepting applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships across all faculties which may be awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal. The Fellowships are intended to foster existing research and scholarly or creative activities within Rhodes University departments and institutes, and each consists of a package of R180 000 per annum with an additional maximum of R20 000 to be used to support the presentation of papers at conferences. (Deadline: 31 July)
August 2021
Call for Applications Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) Accelerating Women Climate Entrepreneurs Fund 2021. Through the Accelerating Women Climate Entrepreneurs Fund, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) will award projects in Sub-Saharan Africa to support the growth of women climate entrepreneurs in the small and growing business (SGB) sector. Benefits to winners include one-year grants of USD $30,000-$65,500 to test innovative models for increasing gender-responsive investing in women climate entrepreneurs at SGBs . (Deadline: 4 August)
Call for Applications Mawazo Institute and COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund "Stories for Impact" Virtual Science Communication Workshop. The Mawazo Institute is seeking applications from African female scientists working on COVID-19 pandemic responses to take part in a virtual science communication workshop. Eligible applicants include individuals researching the virus and its vaccines as well as engineering policy solutions or community responses that mitigate the effects of the pandemic, whether they are working in STEM, the social and behavioral sciences, or other fields. Fifteen (15) participants will be selected to receive training on communicating with non-expert audiences, US$100 honoraria, the opportunity to develop their stories into multiple media outputs including podcasts and videos, and exposure to the public through Mawazo’s networks and platforms. (Deadline: 9 August)
Call for Applications African Center for Translational Genomics (ACTG) 2021 Academic Scholarship. The African Center for Translational Genomics (ACTG) is accepting applications for their 2021 Academic Scholarships, which are open to emerging African genomic scientists enrolled in full-time PhD programs at any university in Africa. Successful candidates are expected to explore the genomic determinants of non-communicable diseases with scientists from the Non-Communicable Diseases Genetic Heritage Study (NCD-GHS) Consortium in Nigeria. Benefits include up to $4,000 per scholar per year, for up to 4 years, which can be applied towards tuition, housing, study related travels and other study related activities. (Deadline: 15 August)
Call for Abstracts The African Studies Association of Africa Conference 2022. The African Studies Association of Africa is accepting abstracts for its 4th biennial conference, which will be held from 11th to 16th April 2022 at the University of Capetown in South Africa under the theme “Africa and the Human: Old questions, new imaginaries”. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to register for the conference where they will have the opportunity to present their work during a panel session. (Deadline: 30 August)
Call for Applications The Oxford Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) and British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) Fellowship for Refugee/Displaced Scholars. The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) at Oxford’s Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) is collaborating with the British Institute in East Africa (BIEA) to run a 12-month fellowship for refugees and displaced scholars interested in graduate- level study in the field of Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (RFMS).Activities include a 12- months of study and research from October 2021-June 2022 followed by a 3-month professional placement with RSC, RLRH, BIEA or other academic or research Institutes. Fellows will also receive a monthly stipend of 750 USD. (Deadline: 30 August)
Call for Applications Cohort Sistas Sista Circle Mentorship Program. The Cohort Sistas’ Sista Circle Mentorship Program is accepting applications from black women from all over the world who are current and prospective doctoral students in any discipline. The mentorship program will run from September 2021 to May 2022 and the benefits include connection with a carefully matched black woman mentor, access to a supportive community of like minded peers, and other academic, professional, and socio-emotional resources.
Call for Applications The L'Oréal- UNESCO Young Talents For Women in Science Maghreb Program. The L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents for Women in Science program is accepting applications from young women who are doctoral candidates in scientific fields to receive one of five endowments of up to €10,000 aimed at supporting their scientific research. Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral school and a research laboratory in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or Libya and must have started their doctorate by December 2019 at the latest. (Deadline 31 August)
Call for Applications GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2022.The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is accepting applications from agritech start-ups entering the scaling stage that are registered and operating in African countries. The nine-month programme aims to help startups scale their digital innovations through weekly advisory and coaching classes, hub integration, and access to the GIZ-SAIS network. (Deadline: 31 August)
Call for Applications Ufahamu Africa Non-Resident Fellowship 2021. Ufahamu Africa is accepting applications from researchers, journalists, practitioners, and podcasters for a 10-month non-residential fellowship programme. Applicants must have experience with research and/or media dissemination to the general public; a commitment to open-access knowledge dissemination, experience engaging policy-makers, researchers, and the public; and a commitment to building the capacity of African research institutions/universities/media centers and journalists. Fellows are expected to produce the equivalent of five podcast episodes and will receive a stipend of $3,500. (Deadline: 31 August)
September 2021
Call for Papers African Women in Media Conference 2021. African Women in Media is accepting papers from researchers, practitioners, civil society organizations, and policy professionals for the 2021 virtual conference taking place on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2021 under the theme “The Future of Media in Africa: Building Resilience in a COVID-19 World”. Areas of focus range from gender and media, journalism, global management, postcolonial studies, and peace and security. A selection of papers presented at the conference will be published in special issues of international peer-reviewed journals or as part of an edited book. (Deadline: 1 September)
Call for Applications NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2022/2023. NVIDIA’s 2022/2023 Graduate Fellowship program is accepting applications from PhD students who have completed their first year of studies and are researching topics that will lead to major advances in accelerated computing, especially in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields . Students are selected based on their relevant majors, their academic achievements, professor nominations, and areas of research. Benefits include funding of up to USD 50,000. (Deadline: 10 September)
Call For Applications 2nd Cohort of the African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship. The 12-month Africa Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship programme is accepting applications from young women who are nationals of African Union member countries, 34 years of age and below, and hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, International Relations/Development, Law, Communications or related fields. Benefits include coverage of expenses related to travel and medical insurance, a monthly stipend to cover accommodation and living costs and an earmarked learning budget for learning and development activities. (Deadline: 16 September)
Call for Applications African Food Fellowship 2021 for Young Rwandan Nationals. Through the African Food Fellowship, Wageningen University and Wasafiri Consulting are accepting applications to the inaugural class of the Food Systems Leadership Programme in Rwanda from legal residents of the country who are 45 years of age and below. Thirty fellows will be awarded a scholarship in one of three main areas of focus: access to nutrition, sustainable land use and labor, and fintech for agricultural growth. (Deadline: 19 September)
Call For Application Climate Tracker COP26 Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship.
The Climate Tracker is accepting applications for the COP26 Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship from young, early-to-mid career reporters from and living in developing countries. Fellows will virtually report on the UN Climate Talks this October and November, learn from some of the best climate reporters in the world, connect with other reporters from around the world, and work on collaborative stories they can publish in their national media. Benefits Include a €250 stipend, two week online training in the lead up to COP26, small group and individual mentoring throughout COP26, and support to edit and pitch their stories throughout COP. (Deadline: 20 September)
Call for Applications DigiFI Africa Idea Incubation Series 2021. The Digital Identification and Finance Initiative Africa (DigiFi Africa) Idea Incubation Series 2021 is accepting applications from resident African scholars who have completed a PhD in economics or a related field . Applicants should be based in an African academic institution. They will develop their own randomised control trial (RCT) proposals and present them to the DigiFI board for feedback. These ideas will be submitted through the DigiFI funding window, evaluated through the competitive RFP, granted research funding and implemented in practice. (Deadline: 24 September)
Call for Applications The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2022. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is accepting applications from young leaders between the ages of 25 to 35 who are citizens or residents of sub-Saharan Africa. Benefits include a six-week leadership institute at a US college or university, a chance to attend a summit with young African leaders in Washington D.C, networking with experts and other fellows and experts and meetings with U.S. Government, civic, and business leaders. (Deadline: 25 September)
Call For Applications The Ban Ki Moon Centre for Global Citizens Young Women Leadership on Climate Adaptation Program. The Ban Ki Moon Centre for Global Citizens is accepting applications to participate in a fully funded online executive training program that aims to foster the leadership of young women in climate adaptation. The program is open to women between the ages of 20 to 35 years who have bachelor's degrees or higher and are nationals of Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe or the Democratic Republic of Congo. Applicants should be passionate about climate change, involved in adaptation projects and community development, and have personal and professional leadership experience. (Deadline: 26 September)
Call for Applications Harvard University Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University’s Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) is open to applications from citizens of any country who hold PhDs and have relevant research experience in taxonomy and/or systematics. The one year fellowship programme offers the possibility of extension and benefits include a stipend of $55,000/year and a research and travel allowance of $4,000/year. (Deadline: 30 September)
Call for Applications the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is accepting applications to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) from women in nuclear related fields accepted by or enrolled in Masters programmes at accredited universities. . Selected students will receive scholarships for their Master’s programmes as well as opportunities to pursue internships facilitated by the IAEA. . Benefits include up to 20,000 euros for tuition costs and up to 20,000 euros for living costs for the duration of their Master’s programme. (Deadline: 30 September)
October 2021
Call for Applications The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training 2021/2022. The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is offering young scientists from developing countries in the south the opportunity to spend three to twelve months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. Applicants should hold at least an MSc or equivalent, work in the natural sciences, and be employed in institutions in developing countries. Benefits include coverage of international low-cost airfare and a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. (Deadline:1 October)
Call for Applications The Woodrow Wilson International Center Residential Fellowship 2021. The Wilson Center’s nine-month flagship international Fellowship Program is open to applications from scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals from all over the world. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington, D.C. and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in residence, addressing key challenges facing the United States and the world. Benefits include a stipend of $90,000. (Deadline: 5 October)
Call For Applications The 2022 Ibrahim Leadership Foundation Fellowship Program. The Ibrahim Leadership Foundation is accepting applications from young professionals to participate in a 12-month fellowship that identifies and mentors future African leaders. Applicants should have at least 7 years relevant work experience, a master’s degree, and be under the age of 40 (or 45 for women with children). Benefits include the opportunity to work in the African Development Bank (AfDB) Abidjan, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Addis Ababa, or the International Trade Centre (ITC) Geneva, with a stipend of $100,000. (Deadline: 15 October)
Call for Papers The Center for the Study of African Economies Conference 2022. The Center for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at Oxford University is accepting papers for the 2022 CSAE Conference, which will be held virtually from 14-18 March 2022. Submissions should be relevant for issues of development economics in Africa and can cover topics including but not limited to agriculture, labour, trade, fiscal and monetary policy, political economy, health and education, and more. (Deadline: 25 October)
Call for Applications The 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. The 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women in the Developing World is accepting applications from women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields who live in developing countries, received their PhDs in the last ten years, and have made a demonstrable impact on the research environment, both at a regional and international level. Five awardees will receive a cash prize of USD 5,000. (Deadline: 28 October)
Call for Applications Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Master’s Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2021/2022. APHRC in collaboration with the Amref International University (AMIU) and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is accepting applications for a postgraduate fellowship in a Master’s Degree Programme in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Applicants should hold a first degree with a background in health sciences, be early to mid-career health workers based in Eastern Africa, and be working in a field relevant to epidemiology, biostatistics, and or public health and/or public health informatics. Benefits include a monthly stipend, academic-related travel, conference and networking activity support, and research and community and policy engagement (CPE) activities. (Deadline: 29 October)
Call for Applications The 2021 PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Programme for Early-career African scientists. The Past Global Changes (PAGES) Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Programme is accepting applications from early-career African scientists studying past global changes and interested in gaining experience in another African country. Applicants must be either in the final stage of completing their PhD thesis/dissertation or within five years of completing their PhD. Benefits include limited support for travel and subsistence. (Deadline: 30 October)
November 2021
Call for Applications for the 2022/2023 PCMA-IFAO Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Cairo, Egypt. The Institut français d’archéologie orientale (IFAO) and the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) are accepting applications for a 16-month residential Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cairo. Applicants can be of any nationality and should hold a PhD in any discipline related to the study of Ancient and Medieval Northeastern Africa and/or the Near East. Benefits include a stipend for the entire period of the Fellowship of up to 32,000 Euros in total, paid on a monthly basis. (Deadline: 15 November)
Call for Applications SCRIPTS Research Training Fellowships for International PhD students. The SCRIPTS Research Training Fellowship is a fully-funded 12-month training programme accepting applications from PhD students enrolled in academic institutions in the Global South (Latin, Asia, Africa and Oceania). The programme aims to improve the theoretical and methodological capacities of the fellows. Benefits include mentorship, a tailored course programme, and a paid monthly stipend of up to €1500 that caters for travel and relocation expenses. (Deadline: 15 November)
Call for Applications The Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship is accepting applications from women of any nationality pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Applicants must be registered in full-time doctoral programmes and must demonstrate a superior academic record in conducting research in their field. Benefits include an award of US$10,000. (Deadline: 15 November)
Call For Applications Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Fellows Program 2022. The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program, funded by USAID, is offering a fully-funded virtual fellowship s that aims to teach beneficiaries to analyze data and conduct research using DHS datasets. Applications must be in teams of three, all of whom are faculty members in related fields based at universities in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Guatemala, Haiti, Armenia or Tajikistan. Benefits include a $2,000 honorarium to cover research expenses. (Deadline: 21 November)
Call for Applications for the 2022/2023 Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship. The Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship is open to applications from artists, scholars, scientists, and cultural and economic professionals who are not older than 40 years of age. Knowledge of either German, English, and/or French is required. Fellows will participate in a six to twelve months residential fellowship programme in Akademie Schloss, Germany and will receive a free, furnished living/working studio, a monthly stipend of €1,200, and travel expenses for arrival and departure. (Deadline: 30 November)
Call for Applications the 2022 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Programme on Entrepreneurship. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship is a fully funded fellowship programme accepting applications from African students and recent grads with a desire to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life. Benefits include a stipend of up to $500 CAD, matching with suitable mentors, and opportunities to pitch for funding in Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre seed funding competitions. (Deadline: 30 November)
December 2021
Call for Applications Stanford’s Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE) Postdoctoral Fellowship for Fall 2022. Stanford’s Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE) is accepting applications to its Fall 2022 postdoctoral fellowship, which aims to award young scholars with a demonstrated ability to do innovative work related to global hunger, poverty alleviation, and environmental degradation. Applicants in both the social and natural sciences from across the world are welcome.. Benefits include a competitive annual salary and benefits package, with the possibility for an extension, at the discretion of FSE. (Deadline: 1 December)
Call for Applications the 2022 UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Fellowship Programme. The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Fellowship Programme, funded by the Open Society Foundation, is an 11-month fellowship programme that aims to support researchers who bring a novel perspective to comparative and international education development to aid the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, the global education goal. Applicants should be early to mid-career researchers from anywhere in the world who are linked to universities or research institutions and have research and policy experience. . Benefits include a stipend of up to US$19,500 for the duration of the fellowship and a mentor from the team of GEM Report researchers. (Deadline: 1 December)
Call for Applications the 2022 Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program. The Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows programme welcomes applicants who are not US citizens for a 4-month residency that will promote intellectual growth, skill-building, and networking. Applicants must be 5-25 years into their professional careers with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level, must be fluent in English, and are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which begins in mid-August. Benefits include seminars, a taxable living stipend, accommodation, medical insurance, and roundtrip transport costs from fellows’ home countries. (Deadline: 8 December)
Call for Applications The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and Population Reference Bureau (PRB) 2021-2022 Policy Communication Fellows Program. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and Population Reference Bureau (PRB) are accepting applications for their 2021-2022 Policy Communication Fellows Program from individuals from eligible developing countries currently enrolled in academic institutions who are between their 3rd and 5th year of doctoral studies and whose research focuses on family planning, contraceptive use, maternal and health care and other relevant fields. (Deadline: 10 December)
Call for Applications 2022 ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships for Study at ICIPE. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and African university partners, is accepting applications from citizens of sub-Saharan African countries for African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS) scholarships. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the field of natural sciences or another field relevant to their proposed PhD project that involved research and was completed less than six years ago (Deadline: 15 December)
Call for Applications Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)- Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme is a fully-funded residential fellowship programme for early career professionals in the public health sector. Applicants must be citizens of an African Union member state, possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field in public health, have relevant professional experience, and be in full-time employment in any area of public health in a private or public institution. Benefits include a stipend that covers travel, daily allowances and insurance during the residential placements. (Deadline: 31 December)