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Discover 20 diverse fellowship opportunities for African researchers, postdoctoral scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs, journalists, writers, and artists — with stipends ranging from €3,000 to $145,000 and deadlines closing between August 2025 and January 2026.

The $400,000 Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is accepting applications for the $75,000 KAUST Global Fellowship Program. This initiative is designed to attract and support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world as they build their path toward a fully independent career.

Apila Ediciones, in collaboration with the School of Design of Aragón and supported by the Zaragoza City Council, has announced the €4,000 Apila’s First Impression Award 2026. This is the fourteenth edition of an international illustrated children’s book competition.

The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is thrilled to invite nominations for its CHF 2,000 Metals Young Investigator Award to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering.

The $500,000 Citi Foundation’s Global Innovation Challenge is an open call for applications or request for proposals (RFP) designed to provide catalytic grant funding to community organizations across the world.

The $40,000 Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund (SGF) seeks to build the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively use GFW tools and data to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation.

Entries are now open for the $25,000 Sony World Photography Awards Professional Competition to reward the best photo series worldwide.

Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the $142,000 Volvo Environment Prize.

The World Photography Organisation is excited to invite applications for its $5,000 Open Competition to reward the best single images worldwide.