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In their search for the Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026, the Falling Walls Global Call welcomes applications and nominations in the following categories: Life Sciences Physical Sciences Engineering & Technology Social Sciences & Humanities Art & Science Women’s Impact Award (Female Science Talents) Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) Science Start-ups (Falling Walls Venture) Winners ..
This programme facilitates and develops the scientific community of early-career researchers in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries. The National Academies work with academic institutions, NGOs, and science academy partners via the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) to provide connections, accessible science material, and guidance for early-career scientists, enabling them to stay ..
Future Earth announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Early-Career Fellowship (ECF), a global initiative supporting emerging researchers working on interdisciplinary solutions to sustainable development challenges. The programme promotes innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in alignment with global sustainability goals.
..The LAC Connections Symposium 2026 will be held in partnership with the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences, and FAPESP on August 25-27, 2026, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America programme brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of PhD ..
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in the MENA region with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award. The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between the scientists from ..
Under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), negotiations on research and systematic observation are considered under the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). Since 2005, scientists and policymakers have identified important gaps in climate research in their deliberations under the SBSTA. The UNFCCC has called for input from ISC Members and ..
The VinFuture Prize was established to honor scientific research and breakthrough technological innovations that can make a significant difference in the daily lives of millions of people. The awards honor outstanding inventors and researchers from universities, academies, research labs around the globe, as well as inventors in a professional research environment. The VinFuture Prizes consists ..
AI is a critical lever to unlock scientific breakthroughs and understand the fundamental mechanisms of human health and climate systems. Building on the success of the inaugural AI for Science fund, Google.org is launching a supercharged initiative at the intersection of artificial intelligence and scientific discovery. By empowering researchers with catalytic funding and technical expertise, ..
The Seeds of Science, Asia program is run by the International Science Council’s Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific (ISC-RFP-AP) in collaboration with International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA-Asia). The Seeds of Science initiative aims to encourage and to empower science and policy communities to work together towards more adaptive, evidence-informed and ..
The International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific (ISC RFP-AP) is pleased to announce the launch of the third round of the Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program, launching in September 2026. Following two successful rounds in 2024 and 2025, the program continues to connect early-career researchers (ECRs) from across Asia and the ..
The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research in cooperation with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité honors researchers, institutions, and early-career researchers around the globe whose work helps to fundamentally advance the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of science and research. The award is presented in three ..
The AASSA Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award supports early-career women researchers from AASSA member academies in low- and middle-income countries to present original research at an AASSA-recognized international conference. Eligible nominations must be submitted by an AASSA member academy or society. Awards provide up to USD 2,000 for travel, registration and accommodation. ..
How is AI changing your scientific field? Researchers from all disciplines are invited to submit essays. The best submissions will be published and awarded a total of €16,000. Whether in molecular biology, climate research, literary studies, or archaeology—virtually every field of science is affected by the rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Models that were ..
The International Science Council (ISC), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and partners, is implementing a pilot project to develop a Media Toolkit based on the Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs). HIPs provide scientifically grounded, standardized definitions of hazards and are widely used by technical agencies. However, there is a ..
The Australian Academy of Science’s honorific awards celebrate exceptional scientific contributions, recognising individuals from early‑career researchers to those with distinguished, lifelong achievements. These awards highlight excellence across the scientific community and aim to promote the advancement of science nationally and internationally. Nominations are open to everyone, and the Academy encourages members of the community to ..
The Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research, awarded by the International Science Council, the University of Bergen and the ECPR, recognises substantial and original contributions in comparative social science. Nominations must be submitted via the ECPR Nomination Form by scientific institutions such as universities, research centres or academies, with only one nomination allowed ..
The InterAcademy Partnership is highlighting a major new research funding opportunity for scientists in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. UNESCO‑TWAS, with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), has launched the Grants for Transformative and Collaborative Research in the Middle East and North Africa (GTCR‑MENA) programme ..
With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), UNESCO-TWAS is launching a new programme to strengthen the research capacity of selected countries in the MENA region. The programme is aimed at young scientists from a number of selected Middle Eastern and North African countries (see “Eligibility criteria” below), as ..
DFG Invites Highly Qualified Researchers in Early Career Phases in the Field of AI Methods to Submit Proposals under the Emmy Noether Programme – The objective of this call is to attract the next generation of highly qualified researchers in AI method development by offering early-career opportunities involving a high degree of independence. Successful applicants ..
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 ..
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 ..