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.
Since 2017, the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) Prize has been awarded annually to an early- to mid-career professional in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to key areas of the YAE. The search committee is currently looking for nominations for the 2026 award. Nominations should be sent to by 28 February 2026 at the latest and should include a short CV accompanied by a short statement describing key activities and providing evidence of relevant accomplishments for which the candidate is nominated.
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) proudly announces the call for applications and nominations for the MCAA Awards 2025. These prestigious awards highlight and reward members who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to their fields, significant societal impact, outstanding innovation, and dedicated service to the MCAA community.
All eligible members are invited to showcase their achievements and apply for recognition. Four awards are granted through the application process. Moreover, an additional special recognition is granted by the Board. Applicants must submit their application using the official online form linked.
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.
The Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) is accepting applications for the academic year 2027/28. HIAS offers 12 individual fellowships to outstanding scholars and artists who are granted full freedom to pursue their own research projects (3-10 months) on-site in Hamburg, Germany. Fellows enjoy excellent conditions in an inspiring scientific and artistic context, to advance their individual research, to exchange within a highly dynamic multi-disciplinary fellow group at HIAS, and to engage with interested audiences in Hamburg.
Eligible to apply are researchers of all disciplines and all career stages from the postdoctoral level onwards, as well as outstanding artists and cultural professionals – from all parts of the world.
Applications can be uploaded in English as a single PDF file via the application form.
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.
The training targets early- and mid-career scientists from the OECD/DAC list of ODA recipient countries working in human, animal, or plant health, with experience in molecular biology or pathogen diagnostics. Participants must have experience in BSL-2 laboratories or equivalent, and working knowledge of PCR and diagnostic equipment. Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) is seeking bright and creative minds who would like to spend at least three months at the institute. The academic year at HIAS usually begins on September 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year.
The HIAS is particularly interested in applications from early-career researchers, as well as from researchers coming from regions that are so far underrepresented at Institutes for Advanced Study. The HIAS would also like to increase the number of female fellows.
The Virchow Prize honours significant contributions towards “health for all” in the entire breadth of global health through groundbreaking research, innovations, achievements and long-standing engagement.
Individuals, institutions, or organisations from all fields are eligible.
Abstract submissions are now open for the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference! Featuring 50 sessions across Physical Sciences, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and cross-disciplinary themes, this is a key event for the international polar community. Poster and oral presentation slots are limited, so contributors are encouraged to prioritize and limit submissions for a diverse and balanced programme. Before submitting, read the guidelines and session descriptions carefully to find the best match for your abstract. Note that the final programme will be adjusted based on submissions, with sessions added or reassigned as needed by the International Scientific Organising Committee.
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.