GYA collects a vast array of opportunities for early career researchers. Keep checking back often as we regularly update this list. If have another opportunity, which you believe should be on this list, please send it to .
For open ended opportunities, scroll down for a list of ‘ongoing opportunities‘.
Deadline: 22 December 2024
The Pathways Communication Grants Program seeks to ensure that scientific contributions supporting the development of pathways for sustainability reach relevant audiences beyond the scientific community. Researchers, including PhD students, who are affiliated with …
Deadline: 10 January 2025
At IPBES 10 in 2023, the IPBES Plenary approved a methodological assessment on biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and ecological connectivity. This assessment will focus on land, inland waters, and sea use, addressing how to mitigate biodiversity loss and improve …
Deadline: 12 January 2025
As we confront the unprecedented challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, conflicts, and pandemics, our future appears increasingly uncertain. The theme for the 2025 WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Awards is Trailblazing Leadership. We welcome nominations of …
Deadline: 23 January 2025
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington DC, USA, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate in the annual summer course on science diplomacy to be held on 21-24 July 2025 in person in …
Deadline: 30 January 2025
The Capstone Project invites members to participate in a scanning survey to share their perspectives on key drivers and issues shaping the future of nuclear security. Responses will contribute to the creation of the “Emerging Voices in Planetary Security Map,” a resource …
Deadline: 6 February 2025
Are you an early-career researcher working in the fields of health, development, or environmental studies related to human well-being? If so, consider applying for the Letten Prize! This prestigious award is open to researchers under 45 from around the globe. The Letten …
Deadline: 9 February 2025
The Schering Stiftung annually awards the Schering Young Investigator Award, honoring scientists who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in basic research across the spectrum of life sciences. This award targets young researchers who have completed their dissertation …
Deadline: 11 February 2025
The application process for the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum has begun! Young researchers in mathematics and computer science from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 exclusive spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking …
Deadline: 14 February 2025
The Independent Social Research Foundation wishes to support independent-minded researchers to explore and present original research ideas which take new approaches, and suggest new solutions, to real world …
Deadline: 22 February 2025
With the second cohort of the Young Scientists Group (YSG) coming to an end in May 2025, the WFF is pleased to announce the open call for applications for the …
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences aims to reward the projects and activities of individuals, group of individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations for their outstanding contribution to the improvement of human …
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The HIAS fellowship program is aimed at outstanding scholars (minimum requirement: doctorate) as well as artists and cultural professionals of all career levels and nationalities. The most important prerequisites for a research fellowship at HIAS are substantial academic or …
Ongoing Opportunities
The World Data System – Early Career Researcher (WDS-ECR) Network invites nominations for the role of Co-chair. This is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills while fostering a global community dedicated to advancing research data management and shaping the …
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 …
As part of the SAPEA series of events ‘Interactions between Academies’, members from young academies are invited to attend the upcoming webinar on “Rethinking academies’ collaboration with stakeholders: success stories”, organised by the FEAM and Euro-CASE networks. …
The International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) is a collaborative platform for policy exchange, capacity building, and research across diverse global science advisory organisations and national systems.
INGSA2024 will be governed by an overarching theme …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …