Fellowships
Fellowships and leadership programmes that grow young builders, researchers and change makers.
13 opportunities open · 1 closing in 30 days
UNHCR Innovation Fellowship 2026
UNHCRGlobal
Deadline: 22 November 2026
Structured multi-month internal and external system learning labs. Eligibility: Humanitarian practitioners, researchers, and innovation builders globally. Prepare: Solution Abstract Paper, Work Portfolio, Management Authorization. Application deadline: November 22, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityUniversity of Birmingham Global South Fellowship
University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Covered travel expenses up to £850 plus £1,500 monthly stipends. Eligibility: Established academic researchers from Global South institutions. Prepare: Research Plan, Academic CV, Institutional Reference Letters. Application deadline: Late 2026 cut-off (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityCcHub–Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
CcHub–Mastercard FoundationAfrica
Deadline: 20 January 2027
$100,000 in equity-free product development co-investment funding. Eligibility: EdTech startups across Africa scaling education accessibility tech tools. Prepare: Incorporation verification, Product MVP Demo link, Pitch Deck. Application deadline: January 20, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityL’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science
L’Oréal–UNESCOAfrica
Deadline: 30 March 2027
Direct international research fellowship funding grants valued up to €15,000. Eligibility: Female doctoral or post-doctoral research scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa. Prepare: Scientific Research Proposal, CV, Published Papers list. Application deadline: March 30, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAfrican Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC)
African UnionAfrica
No deadline stated
Full scholarships, comprehensive monthly stipend, and covered accommodation . Eligibility: African Union Member State citizens aged 18–35 with a post-secondary degree. Prepare: Passport copy, CV, Degree Certificate, Cover Letter. Application deadline: Check portal for 2027 batch (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDTH-Lab Fully Remote Fellowship Program
DTH-LabGlobal
No deadline stated
Fully remote fellowship role along with a targeted $1,250 performance stipend. Eligibility: Global youth, digital policy advocates, and tech researchers aged 18–30. Prepare: Creative Portfolio, CV, Letter of Intent, References. Application deadline: September 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAfrica Economic Scholars Programme (AESP)
AESPAfrica
No deadline stated
Advanced macroeconomic research support and structural policy fellowships. Eligibility: Postgraduate economics researchers and policy analysts from African nations. Prepare: Research Proposal, Academic Transcripts, CV, 2 Master References. Application deadline: October 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAirtel-3MTT NextGen Fellowship
Airtel–3MTTAfrica
No deadline stated
Next-generation premium digital upskilling paths and direct employment placement. Eligibility: Enrolled fellows or top graduates within the Nigerian 3MTT upskilling track. Prepare: 3MTT Fellow Profile Verification, Technical Project Portfolio. Application deadline: Rolling per track phase (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityWIBG Interest Fellowship Track
WIBGGlobal
No deadline stated
Strategic executive industry placement pipelines and career training. Eligibility: Early-stage professionals looking for advanced corporate strategy skills. Prepare: Updated CV, Letters of Recommenda tion, Core Application Form. Application deadline: Check portal openings (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDev-Afrique Development Advisors Agriculture Fellow
Dev-Afrique Development AdvisorsAfrica
No deadline stated
Paid professional development economics research fellowship position. Eligibility: Young professionals holding degrees in Agricultural Economics. Prepare: Transcripts, Core Writing Sample, CV, Two Academic References. Application deadline: October 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunitySir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
Durham University / ReutersGlobal
No deadline stated
£4,444/month salary combined with a structural £1,250/month living stipend. Eligibility: Mid-career journalists and digital news media researchers worldwide. Prepare: Portfolio of work, Personal Research Statement, 2 References. Application deadline: Check portal deadlines (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityWestern Union Global Impact Fellowship
Western Union FoundationAmericas & Global
No deadline stated
Fully funded 16-week executive accelerator training program and grants. Eligibility: Social tech founders aged 18–35 building inclusion tools. Prepare: Project Execution Plan, Transcripts, Passport Scan. Application deadline: September 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityEchoing Green Global Fellowship
Echoing GreenGlobal
No deadline stated
Unrestricted seed funding capital of $80,000 spread across two years. Eligibility: Pre-seed social impact innovators delivering equity solutions globally. Prepare: Social Impact Essay, Budget Projections, Core References. Application deadline: October 20, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
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