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The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship for 2025–2026 offers up to $60,000 to support scholars in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The program aims to advance significant research by providing six to twelve months of protected time for full-time writing and research. Fellowship overview Purpose: The fellowship funds major scholarly projects that contribute … Read more
The Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE) Environmental Fellows Program is a prestigious postdoctoral opportunity for recent doctoral recipients interested in complex environmental research. Fellows conduct research at Harvard for two years, collaborating with faculty members to foster interdisciplinary connections across the university. Key dates Application deadline for 2025 cohort: The application period for the … Read more
The Mandela Washington Fellowship 2026 includes the flagship Leadership Institutes in the U.S., as well as several opportunities for U.S. professionals and Fellowship Alumni. Applications for alumni and U.S. professionals for the 2026 program are open as of August 2025, while the primary application for young African leaders will open later in the year. The … Read more
In celebration of what would have been Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday in April 2026, the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) has launched its inaugural 100 Young Leaders Awards. This prestigious program aims to honor 100 exceptional young changemakers, aged 18 to 35, from across the 56 Commonwealth countries who are … Read more
The Max Weber Fellowship is a highly selective postdoctoral program at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy, designed for outstanding recent PhD graduates in the social sciences and humanities. It is Europe’s largest and most innovative postdoctoral program in these fields, emphasizing not only research excellence but also the development of academic and … Read more
In the dynamic landscape of international relations, the Africa-Europe Youth Awards 2025 represents more than just a grant or a prize; it is a critical moment for young leaders to step into the spotlight and redefine the future of bi-continental cooperation. Launched by the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) under the banner of the #RoadToLuanda25 campaign, this special initiative is designed … Read more
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers Postdoctoral and Research Fellowships for the 2026–2027 academic year to scholars focusing on humanities or social sciences research on Asia. These are two-year, fully-funded positions designed to support ambitious scholars who wish to advance their academic careers within an interdisciplinary and collaborative … Read more
The World Maritime University (WMU) is offering three fully funded PhD fellowships for 2025 as part of an integrated, four-year research program focusing on the maritime green transition. Sponsored by the Orient’s Fond of Denmark, these fellowships are aimed at supporting the energy transition in maritime transportation within West Africa, East Africa, and the Caribbean. … Read more
The Empowering Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship is a transformative program designed to bolster the role of women in peace and security, based on the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Hosted by Beyond Borders Scotland in partnership with Edinburgh Law School and funded by the Scottish Government, the fellowship provides women from conflict-affected … Read more
The French Government annually awards the “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize to individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights globally. Endowed by the Prime Minister of the French Government, this prestigious prize, established in 1988, is awarded by the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH). Focusing on child exploitation and … Read more