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. Submit applications using the official form. Applications close 30 April 2026; nominations from member academies are due 25 May 2026.
UNESCO and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea have opened applications for the 2026 UNESCO‑Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa, supporting early‑career women researchers in the life sciences. Two fellows will receive USD 25,000 each to advance innovative research that strengthens scientific capacity and contributes to sustainable development. The programme addresses persistent gender gaps in science by providing targeted funding, training opportunities and international visibility.
Eligible nominees must be African nationals under 45, hold a doctorate in a life‑science field and conduct research at a recognised African laboratory.
The InterAcademy Partnership will host the IAP‑ISSE 2026 International School of Science Education from 16 -19 October 2026 in Erice, Italy. This invitation-only meeting brings together global leaders in science, education, and academia to discuss how to strengthen science education amid rapid technological and epistemic change. Key themes include inquiry-based learning, understanding how science works, the implications of AI, research-informed professional learning, and building international educational alliances. Through interactive sessions and collaborative dialogue, participants will help shape coordinated global action. This is a unique opportunity for young researchers to engage, exchange insights, and influence the future of science education.
Find more information here: IAP-ISSE International School of Science Education (IAP-ISSE 2026)
Fill in the form by 18 March 2026 to express your interest.
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 forward-looking governance across Asia and Australia.
Seeds of Science Asia, Round Two applications are now open. This year, the Seeds of Science Asia will be offering grants of up to A$15,000 each to successful applicants with well-outlined proposals to organise workshops, trainings, focused advocacies and wider activities promoting science advice at an institutional or national level in their respective countries. Successful applicants will be mentored by experts in the science-policy nexus who will provide valuable guidance and support for the successful implementation of their workshops.
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 per institution. Candidates may come from any social science discipline and need not belong to ISC or ECPR member institutions. Eligible works must be published monographs released in the two years before the award, thus for 2026 they would have had to have been released in 2024 or 2025. Works in any language may be submitted with an English summary. Self-nominations are not accepted.
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 connected to research frontiers, develop networks, build leadership skills, and see viable ways of pursuing their careers in Latin America. This program consists of an online knowledge repository and networking workshops.
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 to strengthen research capacity and foster collaborations between researchers in the MENA region and German laboratories.
The call invites Principal Investigators with a PhD to submit competitive research proposals in key scientific fields aligned with Germany’s High‑Tech Agenda (HTAD). Eligible areas include Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Microelectronics, Biotechnology, Fusion and Climate‑Neutral Energy Transition, Technology for Climate‑Neutral Mobility, Aerospace, Health Research, Marine, Climate and Sustainability Research and selected Humanities and Social Sciences topics.
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 provides the option of issuing a certificate for each of its four lessons and one for its full content
Extreme heat, natural disasters, food insecurity: the impacts of climate change are already clearly visible and increasingly felt in many parts of the world. While the consequences for physical health are becoming better understood, the effects on mental health remain insufficiently researched and receive little attention in climate, health and development policy. Against this backdrop, the Leopoldina and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) will host a workshop in South Africa from 8 to 10 September 2026. Early-career researchers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Africa are invited to apply by Friday, 3 April 2026.
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 put forward deserving scientists. Submissions close on 1 May 2026. Each award has specific eligibility requirements that must be met. Interested nominators are encouraged to review the relevant award page to ensure their candidate aligns with the criteria before beginning the nomination process.
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 brokering, science-policy collaborations, and global policy engagement. Participants will gain hands-on experience and guidance from 20+ experts from Geneva and beyond.
Applications are accepted until classes are filled.
Are you committed to advancing gender equality in STEM, dedicated to encouraging girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursuing careers in science?
Nature is looking to celebrate and support the achievements of women in science and those who inspire the next generation of female scientists around the world.
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 categories:
- The Individual Award honors individual researchers or small teams of collaborating researchers.
- The Institutional Award recognizes organizations and research institutions.
- The Early Career Award highlights innovative project proposals by researchers at the beginning of their careers.
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 from across categories will be invited to speak at the Falling Walls Science Summit, 6-9 November 2026, in Berlin, and engage with more than 2000 science leaders from over 100 countries.
This fellowship is open to early-career scientists from OECD/DAC list of ODA recipient countries and offers hands-on training at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, South Africa, and the ICGEB Regional Research Centre in China.
Fellows will gain experience in life sciences research and in the detection and response to biological threats.
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. The roster aims to include experts from across all regions and disciplines, with a focus on scientific excellence and representation.
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 of transatlantic relations. Funding provides annual research stays in Germany for collaboration and exchange with German colleagues, while also enabling continued contributions to academic and public debates in the USA.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time starting January 15, 2026
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 and would like to contribute to this project, please consider joining the Forum by completing the online form at https://council.science/our-work/forum-science-publishing-assessment/.
Membership of the Forum entails contributing expertise and perspectives to collective discussions on the future of publishing and research assessment, engaging in consultations, reviewing and commenting on emerging outputs, and helping shape the Forum’s priorities and activities over time.
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: to make existing data more visible and accessible to those who can build on it. You can contribute by submitting information below on relevant datasets or databases to be included in the directory.
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 they perceive as a pattern of mostly-Western-and-a-few-token-non-Western-speakers.
They’ve set up a survey, and request that you both fill it in, and share on your networks.
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 email notifications if a relevant grant is posted, can be accessed here: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/content-alert/
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 alphabetically, and can be searched by funding amount and subject matter.
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 between a diverse range of people, so they are working with partners and the teams they fund to support a thriving, inclusive research culture.
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 science.” As part of the Say It With Science initiative, this artwork would be credited in public communications and could potentially feature in upcoming report releases by the IPCC on the latest science of climate change.
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 (or self-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 – managing social media and websites, writing blogs and press releases, producing multimedia content, working with press, and doing other similar work.