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Royal Society International Collaboration Awards 2027 thumbnail showing up to £300,000 for UK–Brazil and UK–South Africa research partnerships.

Royal Society International Collaboration Awards 2027: £300,000 for UK–Brazil & South Africa Research

The Royal Society International Collaboration Awards 2027 offer up to £300,000 over three years for eligible UK-based researchers developing scientific partnerships with researchers in Brazil or South Africa. Funded through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), the programme supports newly independent research leaders building their own research groups. Projects must Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 4 daysOctober 16, 2026 ago

NSF Expeditions in Computing 2026 research grant offering up to $15 million over seven years for U.S. research teams

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NSF Expeditions in Computing 2026: Up to $15 Million Research Grant

The NSF Expeditions in Computing 2026 program offers research teams up to $15 million over seven years for ambitious foundational computing research led by eligible U.S. institutions. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) expects to make only 2 to 4 awards, with up to $60 million available across the competition. Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 2 weeksOctober 6, 2026 ago

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Call 2026 offering €38 million for international marine and ocean research projects

Europe

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Call 2026: €38 Million for International Research Projects

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Call 2026 is now open with an estimated €38 million in funding for international research and innovation projects across marine sustainability, ocean digitalisation, blue bioresources and coastal resilience. Researchers, universities, research organisations, companies and other eligible partners can build 36-month transnational projects, with the pre-proposal Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 weeksOctober 1, 2026 ago

Europe

ERC Consolidator Grant 2027: Up to €2 Million for Researchers in Europe

The ERC Consolidator Grant 2027 is now open, offering researchers up to €2 million to build or strengthen an independent research team in Europe. Applications opened on September 24, 2026, and close on January 12, 2027. Researchers of any nationality and from any research field can apply, while the standard Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 weeksSeptember 29, 2026 ago

NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Singapore with SGD 250,000 research grant and up to four years of funding

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NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026: SGD 250,000 Research Grant in Singapore

The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 offers up to four years of support plus an SGD 250,000 research grant for early-career STEM researchers. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore runs the fellowship with support from Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF). Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Singapore Time Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 2 monthsAugust 27, 2026 ago

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026 thumbnail showing a £2,000 equity-free grant, funded travel to Ghana and London, and the 1 September 2026 deadline.

Europe

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026: £2,000 Grant, Eligibility and Deadline

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026 covers founder travel, expert coaching, and up to £2,000 in equity-free business support. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London run this six-month programme for founders from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries. Cohort 3 applications close on 1 September Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 monthsAugust 4, 2026 ago

ERC Starting Grant 2027 thumbnail showing up to €1.5 million funding, independent research support, and the 14 October 2026 deadline

Europe

ERC Starting Grant 2027: Up to €1.5 Million for Researchers Worldwide

The ERC Starting Grant 2027 provides up to €1.5 million for researchers building an independent research programme. The European Research Council funds up to five years of frontier research through Horizon Europe, with projects hosted by eligible institutions in the European Union or an Associated Country. Researchers of any nationality Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 monthsJuly 24, 2026 ago

British Academy International Interdisciplinary Research Projects 2027 offering up to £300,000 for 24-month UK-led global research collaborations

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British Academy International Interdisciplinary Research Projects 2027: Up to £300,000 Funding

The British Academy International Interdisciplinary Research Projects 2027 provide up to £300,000 for 24-month international research on mobilities. The UK programme funds humanities- and social-science-led teams that connect international partners across SHAPE and STEM disciplines. Applications close on 7 October 2026 at 17:00 BST. Funding attracts attention. Team design will Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 monthsJuly 23, 2026 ago

Europe

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026: €399M for Researchers Worldwide

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 offer €399.05 million for nearly 1,600 postdoctoral research projects across every scientific field. The European Commission funds two routes through Horizon Europe. Researchers of any nationality can apply for European Fellowships, while eligible EU and Horizon Europe associated-country nationals or long-term residents can pursue Global Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 monthsJuly 22, 2026 ago

Royal Society–Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2027 offering full salary support and up to €720,000 for research in Ireland.

Europe

Royal Society-Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2027 | €720000 Research Funding

The Royal Society–Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2027 offers early-career scientists full salary support and up to €720,000 in research funding over eight years. Research Ireland funds the fellowship at eligible universities and research institutions in the Republic of Ireland, while the Royal Society manages the application, peer review, and Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 monthsJuly 16, 2026 ago