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The International Science Council (ISC), in partnership with International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA), announced the launch of a new training programme aimed at strengthening the ability of ISC Members and their communities to engage effectively with policy. Express your interest to be part of the first cohort of
Linking Knowledge Across Borders: Science Diasporas and Global South Development. The aim of this Research Topic is to explore the mechanisms, conditions, and impacts of engaging scientific diasporas in the Global South. By analyzing experiences of collaboration, knowledge circulation, and science diplomacy, this Topic will provide a platform to examine
We are delighted to invite you to join us for our upcoming event, the final session of Southern Voice Talks First Edition, “Broadening the Security Perspective: From Under-governed Spaces to Digital Vulnerabilities” taking place on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 14:00 – 15:00 (UTC) via Zoom. Southern Voice Talks is
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) invites you to the 1st MCAA Policy Forum and the launch of their new report on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and its contribution to the EU research landscape. The event, titled “Impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – driving knowledge, innovation and
Call for Decade Actions No. 10/2025 – Programme Expression of Interest – According to the Ocean Decade Implementation Plan, a Decade Programme “is typically global or regional in scale and will contribute to the achievement of one or more of the Ocean Decade Challenges. It is long-term (multi-year), interdisciplinary and
UNESCO invites qualified experts to contribute to the upcoming eighth edition of the UNESCO Science Report (USR), the Organization’s flagship publication that monitors global trends in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). The UNESCO Science Report has been a key global reference, offering evidence-based analysis to guide how countries invest in
Are you a researcher or societal actor with a passion for tackling global challenges? The Belmont Forum’s Advancing Leadership Program (ALP) is looking for bold, boundary-spanning change-makers like you to join its inaugural cohort. This isn’t your typical leadership program; it’s a one-year fellowship designed to cultivate transdisciplinary (TD) leaders
Since 2016, the Leopoldina Akademie Freundeskreis e.V. funds the Johann-Lorenz-Bausch-Fellowship, which enables junior scientists to research on-site at the Leopoldina. It can be awarded to a person for a time of up to four months. Its worth comes to 2,000 Euros per month for graduate students and 2,500 Euros for
The GYA is seeking a freelance, remote Project Coordinator to support the GSTI pilot from January 2026 to June 2027. The estimated commitment is 6–8 hours per week, with flexibility depending on project needs. The Global Science Talent Index (GSTI) is a new Global Young Academy initiative that aims to
Applications are now open until December 31st 2025 for new Individual and Junior Members of the IAU, using this Application Form. If you are new to IAU, please ‘create a new account’ to begin the application process. As a Junior Member, you can log in to start the application process.
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is now accepting proposals for consideration for IASC funding in 2026 until 5 January 2026 at 13:00 GMT. The funding is provided by the five IASC Working Groups (WGs) (Atmosphere, Cryosphere, Marine, Social & Human, Terrestrial. It is aimed at encouraging and supporting science-led
Applications are now open for the 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to data stewardship and the advancement of Open Science across all disciplines. Take this opportunity to showcase your work and join a global community dedicated to trusted data stewardship. For eligibility criteria, application details,
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 WDS Data Stewardship Award! This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to data stewardship and the advancement of Open Science across all disciplines. Take this opportunity to showcase your work and join a global community dedicated to trusted
Momentum PPDF is an initiative designed to attract and nurture up to 35 exceptional postdoctoral researchers from around the globe to “Lendület”, Momentum research groups in Hungary. The primary objectives of this programme are to: 1) provide postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to further develop their careers within the dynamic
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
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
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
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
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
We are pleased to announce that the call for applications is open for the following three TWAS fellowship Programmes: 1) TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships tenable in Pakistan. 2) TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme tenable in India. 3) TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme tenable in Pakistan. For full details
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
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
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
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
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 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
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