The African-German Network of Excellence in Science is pleased to announce its €3,000 Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking of young researchers in Africa through the active cooperation of AGNES and potential AGNES members
- 2025, Central Africa, East Africa, November, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa, Youth
Applications are now open for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2026, a global leadership development initiative designed to equip emerging changemakers with the values, tools, and networks needed to drive lasting, community-centered impact.
- 2025, Central Africa, December, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, Training Program, West Africa, Youth
Discover research and fellowship funding open to scholars, academics, and researchers worldwide — with deadlines from November 2025 to January 2026.
- 2025, 2026, Central Africa, December, East Africa, Fellowship, January, North Africa, November, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa
The $17,000 Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit.
- 2025, Academic Research, Central Africa, December, East Africa, Fellowship, North Africa, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa
The $4,500 Houghton Library Visiting Fellowship Program is inviting applications for scholars at all stages of their careers to pursue projects that require in-depth research on Houghton Library’s holdings, draw on staff expertise, and participate in intellectual life at Harvard.
- 2026, Central Africa, East Africa, Fellowship, January, North Africa, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa
Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the African continent.
- 2026, Central Africa, Creative Industry, East Africa, June, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
The $50,000 Keeling Curve Prize 2026 recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
- 2026, Central Africa, Climate Change, East Africa, Energy, January, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family are pleased to announce the $5,000 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.
- 2026, Central Africa, Creative Industry, East Africa, January, Journalist, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Writing
Applications are now open for the $10,000 Xiaomi Imagery Awards to know your story through your lens.
- 2025, Central Africa, Creative Industry, East Africa, North Africa, November, Photography, Southern Africa, West Africa
The PhD Research Grants provide up to £15,000 in funding support for research assistance, data collection, purchase, and stipends aimed at enabling impactful research in structural transformation and economic growth.
- 2025, Academic Research, Central Africa, December, East Africa, North Africa, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa