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Young scientists from developing countries are invited to apply for several international fellowship opportunities offered through TWAS in partnership with institutions in India and Pakistan. The programmes support postgraduate and postdoctoral research in a range of scientific disciplines and aim to strengthen scientific capacity and international collaboration across the developing world. Find more on the ..
The Global Young Academy is seeking a Fundraising Officer to work with its dedicated international team of members to secure sustainable funding for the GYA’s annual meeting, the Academy’s key yearly event. The next meeting will take place in Jogjakarta, Indonesia, in June 2027. The new Fundraising Officer will contribute to and lead major initiatives ..
The French Institutes for Advanced Study, through the RFIEA Foundation, are offering 29 fellowships for postdoctoral and senior researchers for 10-month research stays in France. Open to scholars in the social sciences, humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields, the fellowships include a monthly stipend of €2,200, accommodation, social security coverage, a research and training budget, and ..
Nominations are now open for the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development 2026. The prize aims to recognize and appreciate the best studies, scientific projects, applied research, and initiatives with high impact for the advancement of economic, social, human resources, and infrastructure development in the African continent. The Al-Sumait Prize for African Development is an annual ..
Created in 1998, the International Awards L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science honours – every year – 5 eminent women scientists from 5 regions of the world. Alternating every other year, these exceptional researchers are rewarded for their important contributions to the progress of science, either in Life sciences or in the fields of Physical sciences, ..
The U.S.-Arab Frontiers 2027 symposium will be held in partnership with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences and hosted in Kuwait City, Kuwait, February 1 to 3, 2027. The meeting will convene U.S. and Arab scientists, engineers, and medical professionals to discuss major scientific advances on a wide array of topics relevant to ..
GYA Executive Committee member Carina Geldhauser and incoming member Deniz Sarikaya are inviting contributions to an edited volume on curiosity-driven research. The publication will explore research shaped by intellectual exploration and the pursuit of understanding, while also engaging with related questions of foundational research, research assessment, funding, interdisciplinarity, and the role of unconventional or open-ended ..
GYA EC member Reem Abou Assi’s university (Al-Qabas College, Mosul, Iraq) and their Quality Assurance Department are planning a series of online activities, including talks and invited guest lectures from speakers affiliated with schools of: Computer Science and Cybersecurity, Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Law. As these activities are organised under the Iraqi Ministry of ..
The John Maddox Prize for courageously advancing public discourse with sound science recognises individuals who stand up for science and evidence, advancing public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility. The John Maddox Prize has been awarded annually since 2012 to individuals who have shown courage and integrity in standing up for sound science ..
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) launches its Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course. This online, self-paced course provides an approachable, entry-level curriculum for anyone at any career stage and in a variety of roles to learn about responsible research assessment (RRA). The course is free for individuals to take but it requires registration and ..
The Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) have announced that registrations are now open for their annual Science-Policy Summer School: “Science and Policy for Environmental Action”, taking place from 22-26 June 2026 at the University of Geneva. This program brings together early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdocs), policy professionals, and practitioners to develop practical skills in knowledge ..
UNESCO is building a global roster of science experts to support its work and strengthen collaboration among Member States. The roster highlights specialists across fields such as basic sciences, engineering, life sciences, emerging technologies, science policy, open science, education and communication. Participants may be considered for evaluations and technical support roles, helping advance UNESCO’s mission. ..
Internationally renowned professors in the humanities and social sciences, currently based in the USA, are invited to apply for an exciting opportunity to conduct research at an academic institution in Germany while maintaining ties with their home institution. The program supports research on the future of democracy, fundamental rights and academic freedom, and the future ..
The ISC has appointed a Steering Group to guide the work of the Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment, which brings together a broad community of stakeholders to advance global dialogue and action on the future of publishing and research assessment systems: https://council.science/news/steering-group-research-assessment/. If you are working on reform in scientific publishing or research assessment ..
The Earth System Governance (ESG) Data Directory provides a shared space to list both existing and upcoming environmental governance-related datasets and databases, with links to where more information or downloads are available. It serves as an open resource for the community, supporting transparency, collaboration, and more efficient research—especially for early-career scholars. The goal is simple: ..
GYA alumna Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen, Netherlands), together with a group of colleagues including GYA founding member Amal Amin (National Research Center, Egypt), regularly reflect on issues of fairness and equity in global science and conclude that they need some comparative numbers to convince organizers of global science events to move away from what ..
EMCRs are invited to use the research funding database provided by scientifyRESEARCH. The open/free version of the database is available to all. A premium version can be accessed for a fee and would have broader functionality, e.g., additional eligibility filters and no ads. A free grant alert service, whereby researchers can sign up to receive ..
This is a continuously updated repository of federal and private funding opportunities that are intended for late postdoctoral investigators and early-career faculty, usually those at or below the rank of assistant professor. Some opportunities may also be open to mid-career faculty; this has been designated in the eligibility requirements. The opportunities are pre-sorted chronologically and ..
The Climate Impacts Awards, fund researchers to take on important questions relating to life, health, and wellbeing, with creative approaches that push boundaries. They plan to spend £16 billion by 2032 to advance scientific discovery and take on the world’s most urgent health issues. They believe ground-breaking discoveries are more likely to occur in collaborations ..
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are open to all domains of research and innovation, chosen freely by the applicants in a fully bottom-up manner. Any type of organisation can apply for Horizon Europe funding as long as they have the operational and financial capacity to carry out the tasks they propose.
..The UN Foundation and the IPCC are partnering to make climate science more accessible to global youth. The initiative, called #SayItWithScience, uses art to rapidly communicate climate solutions to new audiences. To make IPCC science more accessible, UNF is calling on young artists to help visualize climate solutions and energize the call to “unite behind ..
The YAE initially recruited about 100 members from the pool of ERC Starting Grant holders. Since 1st January 2014, the YAE has been open to leading young scholars whose excellence at the international level has been recognised by their peers (for instance, holders of prestigious European or national research grants or awards) for bottom-up nominations ..
The ISC is convening a global network of science communicators across our community to learn, collaborate, network, and collectively advance science as a global public good. The network is open to all interested staff, office bearers, or representatives of ISC Members, affiliated bodies and partners, but will be particularly useful for those in communications-related roles ..