Global Funding Map
See where internationalisation funding originates, where it can be deployed, and where concentration may be shaping institutional options.
545 curated opportunities·545 geographically mapped·Continuously reviewed·Last catalogue review: October 2026
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Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
Global Innovation Fund Verif. 2026-08-15
$50,000 to $15 million (Grants, loans, or equity) Rolling
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional / Enterprise grant; project must directly benefit low/middle income populations in developing nations
Philipp Schwartz Initiative
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Full fellowship funding for up to 24 months (administered via host institution) Annual (February / August)
Destination: Germany
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:German university is applicant; beneficiary is a threatened/at-risk researcher from non-EU country hosted in Germany
Templeton Foundation Academic Core Funding
John Templeton Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies (Small Grants up to ~$234,800; Large Grants exceed this) Annual cycles (Online Funding Inquiry typically due in July/August)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grants to universities and non-profit research institutions worldwide; research conducted at grantee institution
DAAD HAW.International (Universities of Applied Sciences International)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) / Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Verif. 2026-08-15
Institutional project funding (up to hundreds of thousands of euros) plus student & faculty mobility stipends Annual and multi-year project funding rounds
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Germany
Eligibility Rules:Students and researchers must be enrolled/employed at a German University of Applied Sciences (HAW/FH); outbound mobility to partner institutions worldwide
EAC Student Mobility Scholarship Scheme (EAC-SMS) & Staff Mobility Programme
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) / East African Community (EAC) Verif. 2026-08-15
Full host university tuition fee waiver, return airfare, health insurance, and research stipend Annual call (typically opening in June/July with deadline in August/September)
Destination: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Citizenship: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Eligibility Rules:Nationals/residents of EAC Partner States; must study at an accredited university in an EAC Partner State other than their country of citizenship
SEA-Teacher Project (Pre-Service Student Teacher Exchange in Southeast Asia)
SEAMEO RIHED Verif. 2026-08-15
Host university tuition fee waiver, accommodation assistance, and practicum mentorship Annual batch cohorts (typically active in March–May for August practicum)
Destination: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Citizenship: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Eligibility Rules:Pre-service teachers from SEAMEO Member States; exchange practicum in another SEAMEO Member State
ISEP Study Abroad Scholarships
International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP Study Abroad) Verif. 2026-08-15
$1,000 to $5,000 per award towards tuition, travel, and international living expenses Biannual (April 1 for Fall/Full-Year; October 15 for Spring)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Students enrolled at ISEP Member or Affiliate Institutions (300+ universities in 50+ countries); outbound exchange to a partner university abroad
DAAD DIES – Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) & German Rectors' Conference (HRK) Verif. 2026-08-15
Institutional partnership grants and fully funded management training courses Annual course application cycles and multi-year partnership rounds
Destination: Germany, Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Higher education managers/leadership from Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia; activities in Germany and regional partner countries
ARFITEC Programme (Argentine France Ingénieurs Technologie)
CDEFI / Secretaría de Educación (Argentina) Verif. 2026-08-15
Institutional partnership funding plus student mobility grants and travel costs Recurring multi-year project calls and annual mobility cohorts
Destination: Argentina, France
Citizenship: Argentina, France
Eligibility Rules:Engineering students and faculty at partner institutions in France and Argentina; bilateral exchange exclusively between Argentina and France
BRAFITEC Programme (Brésil France Ingénieurs Technologie)
CDEFI / CAPES / MEAE & MESR Verif. 2026-08-15
Institutional project grants plus student monthly living stipends (€860–€1,200/month) and travel allowance Annual mobility cycles; biennial institutional partnership calls
Destination: Brazil, France
Citizenship: Brazil, France
Eligibility Rules:Engineering students and faculty at partner institutions in France and Brazil; bilateral exchange exclusively between Brazil and France
Team Finland Knowledge (TFK) Programme
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €80,000 per project Annual call (typically opening in December with deadline in March/April)
Destination: Finland, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, India, China
Citizenship: Finland
Eligibility Rules:Finnish higher education institutions applying with partner institutions in Latin America, Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and China; reciprocal student/staff mobility
ACU Funding Opportunities & Fellowships (Association of Commonwealth Universities)
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Verif. 2026-08-15
Grants up to £5,000 GBP to support collaborative research visits, curriculum internationalization, or joint governance exchanges Annual recurring calls
Destination: Commonwealth
Citizenship: Commonwealth
Eligibility Rules:Academic staff, researchers, and students from ACU Member Universities in Commonwealth countries; mobility/placements at member universities in another Commonwealth country
PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
PASET / ICIPE / World Bank Verif. 2026-08-15
Full 3 to 4-year PhD funding including university tuition, living stipends, and a 6 to 24-month sandwich research placement abroad Annual competitive call
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Citizens of sub-Saharan African countries; full-time PhD at designated African Host Universities across sub-Saharan Africa
Duo-Korea Fellowship Programme (ASEM-DUO)
ASEM-DUO Secretariat Verif. 2026-08-15
€8,000 EUR total per student pair (€4,000 EUR each for Korean and European student) for a reciprocal semester exchange Annual (April / May)
Destination: South Korea, European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland
Citizenship: South Korea, European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral pair student exchange: one South Korean student and one European student from paired partner universities exchanging at the same time
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT, Australian Government) Verif. 2026-08-15
Grants of $1,000 to $7,000 AUD per student for university-led study tours, exchanges, research, and internships across the Indo-Pacific Annual institutional rounds
Destination: Asia-Pacific
Citizenship: Australia
Eligibility Rules:Australian undergraduate citizens enrolled at Australian universities; study and internships in 40 designated host locations across the Indo-Pacific; dual citizens of host location ineligible
AIMS Programme (Asian International Mobility for Students)
SEAMEO RIHED Verif. 2026-08-15
Tuition-waiver multilateral semester exchange across Southeast Asian and partner universities with credit transfer Recurring semester application cycles
Destination: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Citizenship: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Eligibility Rules:Undergraduate students enrolled at participating universities in the 8 member countries; exchange semester at a participating partner university in another member country
Programa ESCALA de la AUGM (Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo)
Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo (AUGM) Verif. 2026-08-15
Full semester mobility: host universities provide complete room and board; home university covers international transport Semi-annual call cycles
Destination: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
Citizenship: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
Eligibility Rules:Students, professors, and managers at public member universities of the AUGM network across the 6 Southern Cone countries; exchange tenable at another AUGM member university
PILA (Programa de Intercambio Académico Latinoamericano)
Consorcio PILA (ASCUN Colombia, ANUIES México, CIN Argentina) Verif. 2026-08-15
Tuition-free reciprocal semester exchange with guaranteed credit transfer; host university provides lodging and meals Semi-annual (May / October)
Destination: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay
Citizenship: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay
Eligibility Rules:Students and academic staff at participating universities across the 9 PILA signatory countries; reciprocal academic mobility at a partner university in another member country
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
European Commission / Erasmus+ National Agencies Verif. 2026-08-15
Daily subsistence (€70/day) plus travel allowances for 5–30 days physical mobility combined with collaborative virtual components Institutional application cycles through university International Offices
Destination: European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye
Citizenship: European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye
Eligibility Rules:Consortia of at least 3 higher education institutions from 3 Erasmus+ Programme countries; short physical group mobility combined with mandatory virtual learning
RUFORUM Competitive Grants System (Graduate Research Grants - GRG)
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $60,000 USD over 2 years per university team to support collaborative research and fund two master's students Biennial call cycles
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Senior faculty at 175 member universities across 40 African countries (spanning Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Africa); research and postgraduate training based in Africa
CLACSO Convocatorias y Grupos de Trabajo Internacionales
Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO) Verif. 2026-08-15
Research grants and institutional network funding for multi-country academic working groups across Latin America and the Global South Annual and triennial cycles
Destination: Latin America, Global
Citizenship: Latin America, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Researchers affiliated with CLACSO Member Centers; international working groups require at least 15 researchers from 6+ countries; research workshops and triennial plans
MISTI Global Seed Funds (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $30,000 USD per collaborative project to fund international travel and research exchange between MIT and peer universities Annual (December)
Destination: United States, Global
Citizenship: United States, Global
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral collaboration: Lead PI must be an MIT faculty/researcher in the US, submitting jointly with an international peer collaborator abroad; reciprocal exchange visits
COST Actions (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
COST Association (European Union) Verif. 2026-08-15
Average €125,000–€150,000/year over 4 years for international research networking, Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), and workshops 2026-10-28
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Global
Eligibility Rules:Research networking grant (funds workshops, conferences, training schools, and short-term scientific missions, NOT individual degree scholarships). Proposals must be led by institutions in COST Member Countries (in Europe/EU). Researchers from around the world can join existing Actions as secondary partners.
CIVIS European University Alliance Calls for Projects
CIVIS Alliance Verif. 2026-08-15
€30,000 to €50,000 seed grants for multilateral academic teams to develop Blended Intensive Programmes and joint initiatives Bi-annual recurring call cycles
Destination: European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Africa
Citizenship: European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland
Eligibility Rules:Inter-campus mobility within CIVIS member universities (11 European universities plus 6 associate African partners); collaborative teaching, BIPs, and research stays
Université Franco-Allemande (UFA / DFH) Integrated Study Programmes & PhD Collèges
Deutsch-Französische Hochschule / Université franco-allemande (DFH/UFA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Institutional co-financing for double-degree curricula plus €350/month mobility stipend for enrolled students Annual (June / October)
Destination: France, Germany
Citizenship: France, Germany
Eligibility Rules:Students and doctoral candidates enrolled in integrated Franco-German binational degree programmes; alternating periods of study and research between French and German partner institutions
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education (KA220-HED)
European Commission / Erasmus+ National Agencies Verif. 2026-08-15
Lump-sum grants of €120,000, €250,000, or €400,000 per institutional partnership project (12–36 months) Annual (March)
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: European Union, Europe
Eligibility Rules:Transnational partnerships between HEIs; consortium must comprise at least 3 organizations from 3 different EU Member States or Erasmus+ associated third countries
Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative (Alliances)
European Commission (EACEA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €14.4 million per alliance over 4 years for deep institutional integration and mobility Multi-year recurring calls
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: European Union, Europe
Eligibility Rules:Institutional alliance between at least 4 higher education institutions from at least 4 EU Member States or associated third countries; inter-campus alliance activities within Europe
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND (MSCA COFUND)
European Commission (Horizon Europe) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €10 million per project (50%–70% co-financing) for international doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes 2027-02-10
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Co-funds doctoral and postdoctoral programmes hosted in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries; open to researchers of any nationality worldwide subject to MSCA mobility rule
UMAP Research Net Programs
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $5,000 USD seed funding for multilateral research teams plus student tuition-waiver exchange quotas Recurring annual call cycles
Destination: Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America
Citizenship: Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America
Eligibility Rules:Joint research projects between faculty/researchers at participating UMAP member universities across Asia-Pacific and Pacific-rim Americas; requires collaboration between at least two institutions in different member countries
CARA Fellowship Programme (Council for At-Risk Academics)
Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Full institutional and living bursaries (£15,000–£35,000/yr), fee waivers, and visa sponsorship for 1–3 years Applications accepted on a continuous, rolling basis year-round
Destination: United Kingdom, Europe
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Restricted strictly to academics, lecturers, and researchers facing acute risk, threats, or persecution in their home countries; research placements hosted at 135+ UK universities and European partner institutions
Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) Program
Universities Canada / Rideau Hall Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Multi-year institutional grants up to $300,000 CAD per project Periodic institutional calls for proposals
Destination: Canada, Global
Citizenship: Canada, Commonwealth Nations, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grants awarded to Canadian universities; individual scholar mobility (undergraduate, graduate, or early-career researchers) is administered through funded university projects between Canada and international partner institutions
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth
European Commission Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €500,000 EUR per collaborative project (lump sum) Annual call (deadline typically in April)
Destination: European Union, Europe, Africa (Regional), Middle East
Citizenship: European Union, Europe
Eligibility Rules:Consortia must be coordinated by an HEI or youth organisation in an EU Member State or Erasmus+ associated country, partnering with entities in Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood, South-Med, or Sub-Saharan Africa. Mobility is 100% virtual (conducted online).
IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF)
Institute of International Education (IIE) Verif. 2026-08-15
Matching fellowship grants up to $25,000 USD per year plus relocation assistance Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Restricted strictly to established scholars facing direct, targeted threats, harassment, or persecution in their home country; requires placement and matching funds from a host institution in a safe country
Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation
European Commission Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €4,000,000 EUR per project (3–4 years duration) Annual call (deadline typically in March)
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: European Union, Europe
Eligibility Rules:Institutional consortia comprising HEIs, VET providers, and enterprises; lead coordinator must be in an EU Member State or Erasmus+ associated country; must involve at least 4 (Lot 1) or 8 (Lot 2) Programme countries
JSPS Bilateral Programs — Joint Research Projects and Seminars
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to ¥2,500,000 JPY/year for joint research projects; up to ¥2,000,000 JPY for seminars Annual call (deadline typically in early September)
Destination: Japan, Global
Citizenship: Japan, Global
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral joint project: requires matched joint applications submitted simultaneously by a PI based in Japan and a counterpart PI based at an eligible international partner institution abroad
Nordplus Higher Education Programme
Nordic Council of Ministers Verif. 2026-08-15
Mobility grants for travel & accommodation plus institutional network funding Annual call (deadline typically February 1)
Destination: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden
Citizenship: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden
Eligibility Rules:Higher education institutions located strictly within the 8 Nordic and Baltic countries (plus Åland, Faroe Islands, Greenland); requires multilateral institutional networks (minimum 2 countries for student/staff mobility, minimum 3 for networks)
Henriette Herz Scouting Programme
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Direct allocation of up to 3 full Humboldt Research Fellowships per scout Open year-round (selection committees meet twice a year)
Destination: Germany
Citizenship: Germany, Global
Eligibility Rules:Two-tier direct scouting programme: Professors in Germany apply to become certified scouts; each scout can directly select up to 3 outstanding international researchers from abroad for direct Humboldt Research Fellowships without peer review committees
Hubert Curien Partnerships (PHC)
Campus France & French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) Verif. 2026-08-15
Bilateral travel, subsistence and mobility support over 2 years Annual calls across 60+ partner countries (deadlines vary by country)
Destination: France, Global
Citizenship: France, Global
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral research project: requires matched joint applications submitted simultaneously by a French research team to Campus France and by a foreign research team to their national partner agency; funds researcher mobility between France and the partner country
STINT — Strategic Grants for Internationalisation
The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to SEK 12,000,000 (~$1.15M USD) over 3 years Annual call (institutional submission by university leadership)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Sweden
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grant awarded to Swedish universities to develop comprehensive internationalisation strategies and reciprocal mobility with partner institutions worldwide; application submitted by the Vice-Chancellor (Rektor)
Fulbright Specialist Program
U.S. Department of State Verif. 2026-08-15
Full international airfare, per diem, honorarium & accommodation support Rolling / Annual cycles (Host institution applications reviewed year-round)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: United States, Global
Eligibility Rules:Two-tier framework: Overseas host institutions in 160+ countries submit project requests through their local Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy; matched with vetted U.S. citizens on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for short-term technical assistance and capacity building
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program
U.S. Department of State Verif. 2026-08-15
Comprehensive award (travel, monthly stipend, allowance & host support) Annual cycle (Institutional application deadline in June)
Destination: United States
Citizenship: United States, Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grant awarded to U.S. HEIs to host a visiting international scholar; scholars are either recruited by overseas Fulbright commissions or named by the host institution; residency of 1 semester or 1 academic year in the US
Japan Foundation — Institutional Grant Program for Japanese Studies Projects
The Japan Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to ¥10,000,000 JPY (~$70,000 USD) Annual call (typically November/December deadline for following fiscal year)
Destination: Global, Japan
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grant awarded to organizations outside Japan; projects must focus on Japanese studies in humanities and social sciences; Japanese domestic organizations ineligible
EMBO Installation Grants
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Verif. 2026-08-15
€50,000 EUR per year (3–5 years) Annual call (deadline April 15)
Destination: Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Türkiye
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Must be negotiating or have established an independent laboratory within the last 2 years in one of the 9 participating countries; requires at least 2 consecutive years of prior research outside the chosen host country
The Royal Society — International Exchanges
The Royal Society Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to £12,000 GBP Three rounds per year (typically January, June, and September)
Destination: United Kingdom, Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Global
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral research exchange grant: UK lead applicant and overseas co-applicant must hold permanent or fixed-term positions; covers travel and living costs for reciprocal visits between the UK and overseas partner institution (up to £12,000 for 2 years)
Wellcome Discovery Awards
Wellcome Trust Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to £8,000,000 GBP Three rounds per year (recurring funding scheme)
Destination: United Kingdom, Developing Nations / Global South, Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Lead applicant must be an established researcher based at an eligible administering organisation in the UK or an eligible low- or middle-income country (LMIC); high-income nations outside the UK cannot be lead administering institutions
Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize
Mastercard Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
$3 million USD Annual call ($500M 10-year fund; inaugural convening Sept 22, 2026; future open cohorts)
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Institutional transformation prize (not an individual scholarship); open to African higher education institutions driving systemic educational innovation, inclusion, and employment transition
Partnership Development Grants (2026)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Verif. 2026-08-15
$75,000–$250,000 CAD November 16, 2026
Destination: Canada, Global
Citizenship: Canada
Eligibility Rules:Institutional partnership grant (up to $200,000 over 1 to 3 years); lead institution must be an eligible Canadian postsecondary institution; international universities and organizations may participate as co-applicants or partner organizations
ANeSA Call for Letters of Interest: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to CAD 1,200,000 per grant Sunday, August 23, 2026
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional), Canada
Eligibility Rules:Multidisciplinary team led by a Sub-Saharan Africa-based researcher affiliated with an eligible institution in an eligible SSA country; must include a Canadian independent researcher co-PI and civil society / decision-maker partners; focuses on neglected SRHR areas
SGCI Multilateral Research Call (Supporting STISA-2034)
Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) Verif. 2026-08-15
CAD 50,000–300,000 per consortium member Friday, September 25, 2026
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Institutional consortia consisting of 1 lead institution and 2 to 4 co-applicant institutions, each located in a different participating SGCI country in Sub-Saharan Africa; research projects must align with STISA-2034 priorities
Global Excellence Initiative
Canada Verif. 2026-10-04
Non-monetary support (expert nomination reviews, awards inventory, talent scouting, and promotion) Continuous / Ongoing
Destination: Canada
Citizenship: Canada
Eligibility Rules:Institutional award-canvassing and nomination support initiative for Canadian postsecondary institutions and researchers affiliated with Canadian universities. Coordinates external peer review and strategic support to help top Canadian researchers compete for prestigious national and international research prizes and awards.
Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)
Canada Verif. 2026-10-04
CAD $80 million total program funding (~CAD $13.3M for 25 scholarship projects; covers tuition, stipend, travel, and health insurance for scholars) Varies by partnership call; institutions apply during program funding rounds.
Destination: Canada
Citizenship: Canada, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Institutional partnerships between Canadian colleges/universities and higher education institutions in 26 eligible developing countries (Francophonie, Commonwealth, and SIDS, predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti). Student beneficiaries must be citizens and residents of one of the 26 eligible partner countries to receive scholarships for studies in Canada (Stream 1) or customized local/regional training (Stream 2). Individuals cannot apply directly.
EUREKA Network Projects (EU Brazil Chile)
EUREKA Verif. 2026-10-04
Varies by national agency Varies by national agency
Destination: Brazil, Chile, European Union
Citizenship: Brazil, Chile, European Union
Eligibility Rules:Open to consortia comprising at least two independent organizations (companies, universities, or research institutes) from at least two participating Eureka countries (including Brazil, Chile, and participating European/Eureka member countries). Supports market-oriented joint R&D projects, with each participating entity funded by its respective national funding agency.
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM / KA171)
European Commission / National Agencies Verif. 2026-10-04
Student: €700-€900/month. Staff: €160-€190/day. Plus travel grants. Annual call; the institutional application deadline to National Agencies is expected in late February (approx. Feb 23, 2027).
Destination: European Union, Global
Citizenship: European Union, Global
Eligibility Rules:Supports bilateral short-term credit mobility for higher education students and staff between Erasmus+ Programme Countries (EU Member States and associated third countries) and non-associated third countries worldwide (across 12 global regions). Applications must be submitted by an eligible higher education institution established in an Erasmus+ Programme Country to its National Agency. Supports both incoming and outgoing mobilities.
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Global Affairs Canada Verif. 2026-10-04
Fully funded (airfare, living expenses, health insurance, visa fees) Annual call; typically opens in January and closes in late March.
Destination: Canada
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Canada
Eligibility Rules:Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) apply to host students from eligible countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for short-term study or research exchanges in Canada (4 months / $8,600 CAD for undergraduate or graduate; 5 to 6 months / $12,400 CAD for graduate). Direct applications from individuals are not accepted. Canadian citizens/permanent residents are ineligible.
Seeding Labs — Instrumental Access
Seeding Labs (USA) Verif. 2026-10-04
In-kind shipments of high-quality laboratory equipment selected by the awardee institution Rolling applications with periodic review dates published on the application page.
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Open to academic departments and university-affiliated research institutes in low- and middle-income countries (World Bank LMICs). Provides high-quality donated laboratory equipment for biology, chemistry, and related sciences. Awardee institutions choose equipment from available inventory and contribute a program fee toward administration and shipping costs.
DAAD SDG Partnerships (Global South University Cooperation)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Verif. 2026-10-04
Varies by program cycle; multi-year structural funding for partnership projects Periodic calls by funding cycle, each with a thematic focus (currently climate change, energy transition, and environmental education). Verify the current cycle on the program page.
Destination: Germany, Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Germany, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Institutional partnership program between German state-recognized higher education institutions (the applicants) and partner universities in the Global South (DAC list countries). Aims to improve teaching, research, and institutional structures around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint curricula, academic mobility, and capacity building.
Going Global Partnerships — Grant Portfolio
British Council Verif. 2026-10-04
Varies by call; the program has awarded over £8.8 million per year across its grant lines Rolling series of calls (TNE, research environments, gender equality, quality assurance) published on the opportunities portal throughout the year.
Destination: United Kingdom, Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Global
Eligibility Rules:Supports bilateral collaborative institutional partnerships between UK universities, colleges, and sector bodies and partner institutions in eligible countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Focuses on transnational education (TNE), joint research, curriculum development, and gender equality/inclusion.
British Council TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 (Going Global Partnerships)
British Council Verif. 2026-10-04
Small exploratory grants for UK–partner country transnational education partnerships; amounts vary by call 2 September 2026 (Round 2 for Armenia, Bangladesh, and Thailand)
Destination: United Kingdom, Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Eligibility Rules:Lead applicant must be a UK higher education provider with degree-awarding powers, applying in partnership with higher education institutions in one of 15 eligible countries (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Türkiye). Grants provide up to £25,000 for 17 months to explore new transnational education (TNE) collaborative links.
Carnegie Corporation — Higher Education and Research in Africa
Carnegie Corporation of New York Verif. 2026-10-04
Project grants vary; recent university-consortium awards near US$900,000 Rolling, relationship-driven grantmaking; no fixed annual call.
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grantmaking programme supporting African universities and pan-African higher education networks (such as ARUA) across Sub-Saharan Africa (primarily Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania). Focuses on developing early-career academics, doctoral training, and retaining research talent within Africa. Operates on an invitation-only and strategic partnership basis; supported partner networks run competitive fellowships.
AUDA-NEPAD Funding Windows (incl. Skills Initiative for Africa)
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Verif. 2026-10-04
Co-financing grants up to €400,000 per project under SIFA windows; other windows vary Episodic windows published on the AUDA-NEPAD opportunities page; academia is eligible alongside TVET and public institutions in most skills windows.
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Open to accredited educational institutions, vocational training providers (TVET), universities, and public-private consortia based in African Union member states. Funds projects enhancing occupational skills, youth employability, and innovative training delivery under AUDA-NEPAD funding windows (such as the Skills Initiative for Africa - SIFA).
Mastercard Foundation — University Partnerships (Scholars Program)
Mastercard Foundation Verif. 2026-10-04
Large multi-year institutional partnerships; scale varies by institution (recent partners host 500–1,000 scholars over ten years) No open call. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; requests for proposals circulate periodically to closed groups of universities.
Destination: Africa (Regional), Global
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Institutional partnership framework between the Mastercard Foundation and higher education institutions (primarily African universities, alongside partner institutions in North America and Europe). Partner universities receive multi-year institutional funding to deliver full scholarships, leadership development, and transition-to-work support for talented, economically disadvantaged African youth (majority young women, refugees, and persons with disabilities). Unsolicited proposals from institutions are not accepted; partner universities are selected via targeted RFPs.
World Bank Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE)
World Bank / Association of African Universities Verif. 2026-10-04
Large multi-year center grants channeled through national governments; cumulative program financing exceeds US$580 million Episodic phases (ACE I, ACE II, ACE Impact). New center selections occur when a phase opens; monitor the AAU facilitation unit for the next round.
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:World Bank-funded initiative implemented in partnership with the Association of African Universities (AAU) and regional governments across West, Central, East, and Southern Africa. Awards competitive institutional financing to selected African universities to establish and operate regional Centers of Excellence in STEM, agriculture, health, environment, and applied education, while supporting regional postgraduate student training.
AUF Calls for Proposals (Francophone University Cooperation)
Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) Verif. 2026-10-04
Varies by call; rolling portfolio of project, mobility, and capacity grants Rolling calls published year-round on the AUF portal, organized by region; many are specific to Africa's regional directorates.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to accredited higher education and research institutions that are active members of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) across more than 120 countries worldwide (including Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East). Funds institutional projects in governance, scientific research, pedagogical innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic mobility.
AUIP Mobility and Postgraduate Cooperation Programs
Ibero-American University Association for Postgraduate Studies (AUIP) Verif. 2026-10-04
Mobility grants covering international travel (up to €1,200 within Ibero-America under the Magallanes program); separate support lines for joint postgraduate degrees Annual two-window cycle; the 2026 Magallanes windows closed in November 2025 and April 2026. Verify the 2027 windows.
Destination: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Eligibility Rules:Open to professors, researchers, postgraduate students (Master's and PhD), and academic managers affiliated with member universities of the Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP) across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Covers international academic mobility (such as the Programa Magallanes and Andalusian-Iberoamerican schemes), postgraduate scholarships, and double-degree collaborations.
Tinker Foundation Institutional Grants
Tinker Foundation (USA) Verif. 2026-10-04
US$20,000–$150,000 per project, typically one to two years Annual letter-of-inquiry cycles; the 2026 cycle's LOI closed in January 2026. Verify the next cycle's dates on the foundation's portal.
Destination: Latin America (Regional)
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), United States
Eligibility Rules:Open to charitable organizations and non-profits (with US 501(c)(3) status or international equivalent) based in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Latin America or the United States, with operating budgets of at least $50,000. Project activities must be carried out in and benefit Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking Latin American countries, focusing on Democratic Governance or Education. Individuals are not eligible.
100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund
U.S. Department of State / Partners of the Americas Verif. 2026-10-04
Typically US$25,000 per partnership grant Episodic competitions announced by country or sub-region. The U.S. funding environment in 2025–2026 makes current cycles uncertain — verify on the official site before planning.
Destination: United States, Latin America (Regional)
Citizenship: United States, Latin America (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Challenge grants awarded to institutional partnerships between accredited higher education institutions in the United States and higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (and the broader Americas). Funds the creation of new, sustainable academic exchange programs, field study, and workforce development training in both directions.
EU-LAC Joint Calls in Science, Technology and Innovation
EU-CELAC Common Research Area / national funding agencies Verif. 2026-10-04
Varies by country; each partner is funded by its own national agency under the joint call Episodic multilateral calls under the EU-CELAC Common Research Area and the Global Gateway investment agenda; verify open calls via EURAXESS LAC.
Destination: European Union, Latin America (Regional)
Citizenship: European Union, Latin America (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Transnational multilateral research consortia formed by research teams from participating European countries (EU Member States / Horizon Europe Associated Countries) and Latin American & Caribbean countries (such as Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay). Proposals require joint consortia (typically at least two partners from each region), with each partner financed by its respective national funding agency under the EU-CELAC Common Research Area.
CYTED Thematic Networks Call
Ibero-American Programme on Science and Technology for Development (CYTED) Verif. 2026-10-04
Up to €20,000 in year one; networks fundable for up to four years Annual call, historically open April to mid-May. The 2026 call closed on May 15, 2026; verify the 2027 cycle.
Destination: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Eligibility Rules:Consortia must consist of research groups from universities, public/private R&D centers, and companies from at least six different CYTED member countries across Ibero-America (18 Latin American countries plus Spain and Portugal). Funds thematic networks for up to 4 years to facilitate scientific exchanges, researcher mobility, coordination workshops, and joint training across the region.
Fundación Carolina — Co-Financed Doctoral and Postdoctoral Agreements
Fundación Carolina (Spain) Verif. 2026-10-04
Co-financed: Fundación Carolina covers ~60% and the Latin American partner university ~40% of each scholarship Annual cycle; the 2026 round offers 40 doctoral and 80 short postdoctoral stay positions allocated through bilateral agreements.
Destination: Spain
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral co-financing agreements between Fundación Carolina and Latin American partner universities or government agencies. Enables Latin American universities to nominate their teaching and research faculty to complete a PhD or short postdoctoral stay (1 to 3 months) at a Spanish university. Costs are shared (60% Fundación Carolina/Spanish universities, 40% Latin American home university), and fellows are required to return to their home institution.
AECID INTERCOONECTA — Knowledge Cooperation for Latin America
Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) Verif. 2026-08-15
Fully funded training and knowledge-exchange activities delivered through the Spanish Cooperation Training Centres; no direct grants to LAC institutions Convocatorias are issued periodically (2023, 2025); activities selected in the 2025 round run through 2026–2027. Verify the activity calendar on the program page.
Destination: Latin America (Regional), Spain
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Spain
Eligibility Rules:Open to public administrations, state entities, and public universities across Latin America and the Caribbean, partnered with Spanish public institutions. Delivers institutional capacity building and specialized training programs held virtually or in-person at AECID's four Training Centres in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, and Uruguay, as well as in Spain.
CAF Non-Reimbursable Technical Cooperation
CAF — Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean Verif. 2026-08-15
Non-reimbursable technical cooperation; amounts negotiated case-by-case No standing call. Technical cooperation is agreed bilaterally through CAF country offices; episodic contests and consultancies are posted on caf.com.
Destination: Latin America (Regional)
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Open to public entities, government ministries, regional authorities, universities, and research institutions in CAF member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Grants non-reimbursable technical assistance funding for institutional strengthening, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, technological innovation, and knowledge generation aligned with CAF's strategic axes.
OEI Academic Exchange and Mobility Program (PIMA)
Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI) Verif. 2026-08-15
Mobility grants channeled through thematic university networks; amounts vary by call Cycle-based; participation runs through multilateral thematic networks coordinated by OEI. Verify open windows on the program page.
Destination: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Spain, Portugal
Eligibility Rules:Multilateral undergraduate mobility programme organized around thematic networks comprising higher education institutions from at least three Ibero-American countries (across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal). Member universities submit joint network proposals to coordinate semester-long student exchanges (3 to 5 months) with full academic credit recognition and monthly living stipends.
FONTAGRO Annual Call for Proposals
FONTAGRO (IDB / IICA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to US$250,000 per project (2026 call); counterpart contributions required Annual cycle — terms of reference announced around December, submissions due in April. The 2026 call closed on April 20, 2026; verify the 2027 cycle.
Destination: Latin America (Regional), Spain
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional), Spain
Eligibility Rules:Open to regional R&D&I consortia formed by public or private agricultural research institutes, universities, producer associations, and agribusinesses. Consortia must include institutions from at least two of FONTAGRO's 15 member countries (14 Latin American and Caribbean countries plus Spain). Co-finances collaborative innovation projects addressing sustainable agri-food systems and climate resilience.
IDB Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative
Inter-American Development Bank Verif. 2026-08-15
Pool of up to US$10 million per annual call; individual project grants vary Annual call, typically announced mid-year; the 2025 round is under evaluation. Verify the current cycle on the official page.
Destination: Latin America (Regional)
Citizenship: Latin America (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Open to national or subnational public institutions, public universities, and non-profit entities in IDB borrowing member countries. Proposals must involve a multi-country partnership benefiting at least three of the IDB's 26 borrowing member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to produce shared regional public goods (solutions to collective cross-border development challenges).
MSCA Staff Exchanges
European Union Verif. 2026-08-15
~€98M per annual call Annual call; 2026 round closed in April — next cycle expected to open around end of 2026.
Destination: European Union, Global
Citizenship: European Union, Global
Eligibility Rules:Consortia must consist of at least three independent legal entities in three different countries, including at least two located in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries worldwide can join as partners. Funds international and inter-sectoral staff secondments (1 to 12 months per staff member) for researchers, technicians, and administrative staff.
Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM)
European Union Verif. 2026-08-15
Lump-sum design grant Annual call; deadlines typically early in the year.
Destination: European Union, Global
Citizenship: European Union, Global
Eligibility Rules:Awarded as a €60,000 lump-sum grant (15-month duration) to a single coordinating higher education institution (from an EU Member State, associated third country, or non-associated third country worldwide). The proposed master's design must involve an international partnership of at least three higher education institutions from three different countries, including at least two from EU Member States or associated third countries. Funds the design and accreditation preparation of new, integrated Erasmus Mundus joint master's degrees.
ACU Gender Grants
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to GBP 2,000 Recurring cycle — historically around May; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Commonwealth
Citizenship: Commonwealth
Eligibility Rules:Open to academic and professional staff members at Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) member universities located across Commonwealth countries (spanning Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific). Grants support campus initiatives, workshops, and structural reforms promoting gender equity, leadership development for women academics, and prevention of harassment.
Connecting Indigenous Research and Leadership in Canada and the Global South
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to CAD 100,000 per grant September 23, 2026
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South, Canada
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South, Canada
Eligibility Rules:Open to Indigenous organizations or entities supporting Indigenous-led research based in eligible countries of the Global South (Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East). Applicants must partner with a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit organization in Canada (official letter of collaboration required). Grants of up to $100,000 CAD over 1 year fund knowledge exchanges, community workshops, and collaborative research agendas connecting Indigenous researchers in Canada and the Global South.
CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals 2026
Central European Initiative (CEI) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €15,000 or 50% of total project costs Rolling / Varies
Destination: Europe
Citizenship: Europe
Eligibility Rules:Open to public and private bodies, non-governmental and civil society organisations, and international organisations operating in CEI Member States across Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe (including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine). Co-finances multilateral activities (up to 50% of eligible costs) promoting regional mobility, networking, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
Mobility Plus programme - Call for Mobility Plus Projects (MPP)
Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to CZK 250,000 per year for the Czech team (partner funding matched) Recurring cycle — historically around June; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Czech Republic, Bulgaria, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, Türkiye
Citizenship: Czech Republic, Bulgaria, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, Türkiye
Eligibility Rules:Bilateral mobility cooperation mechanism between the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) and designated partner academies/agencies across 10 partner jurisdictions: AS (Taiwan), BAS (Bulgaria), CNRS (France), CSIR (India), DAAD (Germany), JSPS (Japan), NSFC (China), PAN (Poland), SAV (Slovakia), and TÜBITAK (Türkiye). Open to research teams based at CAS institutes in the Czech Republic and matching research teams at partner institutions in the eligible partner countries. Both teams submit coordinated joint project proposals to fund mutual researcher mobility and short-term visits (typically 2 to 3 years).
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)
Global Development Network (GDN) / Government of Japan Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $50,000 USD (First Prize) with potential for up to $200,000 via JSDF Annual; typically June
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Open to non-governmental and civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs) legally established and implementing ongoing development projects in low- and middle-income countries (World Bank classification). Projects must directly benefit marginalized, poor, or disadvantaged communities in eligible developing nations through innovative solutions in service delivery and community-driven development. Awards up to $50,000 USD for first prize with mentorship and eligibility to compete for a $200,000 USD JSDF scale-up grant.
Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Programme
Internet Society Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $200,000 (Independent) / $500,000 (Organizations) Recurring cycle — historically around May; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to independent researchers worldwide holding a postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) with peer-reviewed publications, as well as public universities and 501(c)(3)-equivalent non-profit research institutions globally. Grants support applied, open research projects addressing real-world Internet challenges across four thematic areas: Inclusive Internet, Greening the Internet, Measuring Meaningful Connectivity, and A Trustworthy Internet. Provides funding of up to $200,000 USD for individual researchers and up to $500,000 USD for institutions.
Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) Grants
Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Annual: Nov
Destination: Global, Japan
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to non-profit organizations, universities, and research institutes worldwide. Grants support institutional projects that promote international understanding of Japan across four categories: symposia and seminars, cultural programs, research and studies, and programs fostering future Japan experts. Individual personal research or scholarships are not eligible. Projects must be completed within a single Japanese fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) and may take place overseas or in Japan.
NordForsk Research Funding
NordForsk / Nordic Council of Ministers Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Varies
Destination: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Citizenship: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Eligibility Rules:Operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers. Open to researchers and research-performing institutions based in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, alongside autonomous territories). Proposals require transnational research consortia involving research organisations from at least two or three Nordic countries to deliver 'Nordic added value' through collaborative research, infrastructure sharing, and cross-border scientific excellence.
FAPESP SPRINT
São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to $10,000 USD per year per project (seed funding) Varies (Multiple calls per year)
Destination: Brazil, Global
Citizenship: Brazil, Global
Eligibility Rules:São Paulo Researchers in International Collaboration (SPRINT) provides seed funding for bilateral researcher mobility between higher education and research institutions in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and partner institutions worldwide. PIs affiliated with São Paulo institutions submit joint proposals with international partner researchers (either under bilateral agreements between FAPESP and foreign partner universities or through matching funds from any foreign institution) to facilitate exchange missions, joint workshops, and preparation of medium- and long-term joint research proposals.
JSPS Core-to-Core Program
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to ¥18,000,000 per year for up to 5 years Annual: Sep-Oct
Destination: Japan, Global
Citizenship: Japan, Global
Eligibility Rules:Implemented by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) across two components: (A) Advanced Research Networks (multilateral collaboration with core institutions in Europe, North America, and other advanced nations) and (B) Asia-Africa Science Platforms (collaborative research hubs addressing regional challenges in Asia and Africa). Japanese universities and research institutions submit institutional proposals partnering with core overseas research institutes to establish sustainable international scientific networks, joint seminars, and researcher exchanges.
Toyota Foundation International Grant Program
The Toyota Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to ¥7,000,000 per project Annual: Apr-Jun
Destination: Asia-Pacific
Citizenship: Asia-Pacific
Eligibility Rules:Open to multinational, collaborative teams of practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and community leaders based in multiple target countries across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia (including Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN nations, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Grants fund transnational projects addressing shared regional issues through cross-border learning, practitioner exchanges, and evidence-based solutions. Provides up to JPY 5,000,000 for 1-year projects or JPY 10,000,000 for 2-year projects.
Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP)
Movetia / Swiss Confederation Verif. 2026-08-15
CHF 380-440 per month, plus travel allowance Varies
Destination: Switzerland, European Union, Europe
Citizenship: Switzerland, European Union, Europe
Eligibility Rules:Interim Swiss replacement mechanism for Erasmus+ funded by the Swiss Confederation and managed by Movetia. Supports reciprocal higher education mobility between Swiss universities and partner institutions across EU Member States and European programme countries. Funds outgoing mobility for Swiss-based students and academic/administrative staff to European partners, as well as incoming mobility for European students and faculty to Swiss universities for study semesters, traineeships, or teaching assignments (2 to 12 months for students; up to 2 months for staff).
The Turing Scheme
UK Department for Education (DfE) Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies (covers living costs and travel expenses based on destination) Annual: Mar-Apr (for institutional applications)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Global
Eligibility Rules:UK government global mobility programme administered by the Department for Education (DfE). Funding is awarded to UK and British Overseas Territories education providers (higher education institutions, further education colleges, and schools), who apply on behalf of their registered students, learners, and apprentices of any nationality. Provides financial support (living costs, travel grants, and linguistic preparation, with enhanced support for disadvantaged students) for study exchanges and work placements anywhere worldwide (from 4 weeks up to 12 months).
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Youth (Sub-Saharan Africa)
European Commission (EACEA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Total topic budget €8.0M (Grant varies per project) Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: European Union, Europe, Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Multilateral cooperation projects under Erasmus+ Key Action 2 managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Consortia must comprise at least 4 independent organizations from at least 3 different countries, including at least one from an EU Member State or Erasmus+ associated third country and at least two from eligible third countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Region 9). Funds capacity building, non-formal learning exchanges, youth worker training, and policy dialogue held across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (grants typically between €100,000 and €300,000 for 1 to 3 years).
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in VET (Sub-Saharan Africa)
European Commission (EACEA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Total topic budget €7.5M (Grant varies per project) Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: European Union, Europe, Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Multilateral partnership projects under Erasmus+ Key Action 2 managed by EACEA. Consortia must comprise at least 4 organisations from at least 3 countries, including at least two from different EU Member States or Erasmus+ associated third countries and at least two from eligible third countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Region 9). Supports VET capacity building, curriculum reform, teacher/trainer mobility, and public-private cooperation to enhance the labor-market relevance of vocational education in Sub-Saharan Africa (grants typically between €100,000 and €400,000 for 1 to 3 years).
UKRI International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)
United Kingdom Verif. 2026-08-15
The fund has a total commitment of £337 million (up to 2025). Funding amounts vary by specific calls and projects. Varies
Destination: United Kingdom, Global
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Global
Eligibility Rules:Requires collaborative research proposals led jointly by UK-based higher education/research institutes and international partner researchers worldwide. Funding covers research staff, equipment, travel, and joint project costs across four thematic pillars (Planet, Health, Tech, Talent).
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited National Merit Scholarship Scheme
Nigeria Verif. 2026-08-15
Provides an annual grant to successful scholars from their second year to the completion of their degree. The application portal typically opens for a limited time each year. The portal for the most recent cycle closed on November 12th, 2023. Prospective applicants should monitor the official website for the next cycle.
Destination: Nigeria
Citizenship: Nigeria
Eligibility Rules:Restricted strictly to Nigerian citizens enrolled as registered full-time 100- or 200-level undergraduate students in accredited Nigerian universities. Requires a minimum UTME score of 200 and a minimum CGPA of 2.5/5.0. Annual financial support covering tuition and study materials through degree completion.
Western Union Foundation Global Scholars Program
Global / International Verif. 2026-08-15
The program provides grants to help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. The exact amount is not specified on the main page but is intended to help students complete their degrees. Recurring cycle — historically around May; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to international students (non-citizens/non-PRs) in their penultimate or final year of a full-time Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business/entrepreneurship. Must be enrolled at an accredited university in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, US, Canada, UK, or Europe. University nomination required; provides need-based educational grants up to $10,000 USD.
TWAS Research Professors Programme
Global / International Verif. 2026-08-15
Covers travel and subsistence for visiting professors; host institutions cover local expenses. Recurring cycle — historically around December; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Restricted to elected TWAS Fellows, Young Affiliates, and Alumni holding a PhD in the natural sciences. Provides international travel support for 2- to 4-week visiting research professorships at host institutions located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), with local accommodation provided by the host.
Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks
European Union Verif. 2026-08-15
€593M call budget; ~130 projects Call open; deadline 24 November 2026 (17:00 Brussels).
Destination: European Union, Europe
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to researchers of any nationality worldwide without a doctoral degree. Must comply with the MSCA mobility rule (cannot have lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the prior 3 years). Fully funded 3-4 year PhD position with monthly living allowance (~€3,400/month adjusted by country), mobility stipend (€600/month), and family allowance.
JSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan
Japan Verif. 2026-08-15
Long-term: Round-trip airfare and a monthly maintenance allowance of ¥387,600. Short-term: Round-trip airfare and a daily maintenance allowance of ¥18,000. Recurring cycle — historically around September; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Japan
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to established overseas researchers of any nationality holding a PhD and an appointment at an academic institution outside Japan. Applications submitted by host researchers in Japan; provides round-trip airfare, maintenance allowance (387,600 JPY/month for Long-term; 18,000 JPY/day for Short-term), research travel funds, and insurance for visits of 14 days to 10 months.
Erasmus+ (funding opportunities database)
European Union / European Commission Verif. 2026-08-15
Funding is awarded on a project-by-project basis and varies significantly. The grant typically contributes to costs such as travel, project management, individual support, and special needs support. Recurring cycle — historically around February; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: European Union, Europe, Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Central portal for the European Union's €26B+ flagship programme (2021–2027) supporting education, training, youth, and sport. Funds learning mobility, institutional partnerships, capacity-building, and Jean Monnet actions across EU Member States, associated European countries, and non-associated partner countries worldwide.
Capacity building in the field of sport
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans
Eligibility Rules:Multilateral cooperation projects supporting grassroots sport organizations to promote social inclusion and values. Consortium must include at least 4 organisations from at least 3 countries: 1–2 from EU Member States/associated countries, and at least 2 from eligible non-associated Western Balkans countries (Region 1: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro). Coordinator must be based in an EU Member State, associated third country, or Region 1. Duration: 1 to 3 years.
Capacity building in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET)
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Caribbean
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Caribbean
Eligibility Rules:Transnational capacity building projects between VET providers and labor market stakeholders. Consortium must comprise at least 4 organisations from minimum 3 countries: at least 2 from EU Member States/associated countries, and at least 2 from eligible third countries within the SAME partner region (Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South-Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, or Caribbean; cross-regional projects ineligible). Coordinator must be established in an EU Member State or associated country. Duration: 36 months.
Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions (Modules, Chairs, Centres of Excellence)
European Commission (EACEA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €30,000 (Modules), €50,000 (Chairs), or €100,000 (Centres) Annual call; the 2027 cycle deadline is expected in early February (approx. Feb 3, 2027).
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established anywhere worldwide (EU, associated, and non-associated third countries) to promote excellence in teaching and research on European Union affairs. Supports Jean Monnet Modules (min. 40 teaching hours/year, up to €35k), Chairs (professorships with min. 90 teaching hours/year, up to €60k), and Centres of Excellence (strategic competence hubs, up to €100k). Duration: 3 years.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) - Institutional Consortia
European Commission (EACEA) Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €5,000,000 per consortium (covering 4 editions of the master) Annual call; the 2027 cycle deadline is expected in mid-February (approx. Feb 12, 2027).
Destination: European Union, Europe, Global
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grants to establish and deliver joint transnational master's degree programmes. Consortium must include at least 3 HEIs from 3 different countries, of which at least 2 must be different EU Member States or associated third countries; additional partner HEIs can be located anywhere worldwide. Programme country HEIs must hold an ECHE certificate. Grant covers 74 months (at least 4 cohorts) with institutional lump sums (€750/student-month) and student scholarship packages.
Capacity building in the field of youth
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
The maximum EU contribution per project is EUR 300,000 for projects targeting regions 1, 2, and 3. For projects targeting Region 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa), the maximum EU contribution per project is EUR 450,000. Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa
Eligibility Rules:Cooperation projects supporting youth NGOs and public authorities to strengthen non-formal education and youth mobility. Consortia must include at least 4 organisations from at least 3 countries: at least 1 from an EU Member State/associated country, and at least 2 from 2 different eligible third countries within the SAME partner region (Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South-Mediterranean, or Sub-Saharan Africa; cross-regional projects ineligible). Coordinator must be from an EU Member State or associated country. Duration: 1 to 3 years.
Youth participation activities
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean
Eligibility Rules:Non-formal learning activities outside formal education to foster youth engagement in democratic life. Consortia can be national (min. 1 organisation) or transnational/international (min. 2 organisations from different eligible countries). Eligible entities include non-profit youth NGOs, informal groups of young people, and local/regional public authorities established in EU Member States, associated European countries, or EU neighbouring partner countries (Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South-Mediterranean). Participants must be young people aged 13–30 or relevant decision-makers. Duration: 3 to 24 months.
Learning mobility for young people and youth workers
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
Funding generally covers travel, subsistence, and activity costs. Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean
Citizenship: European Union, Europe, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean
Eligibility Rules:Supports short-term Youth Exchanges (groups of young people aged 13–30; lasting 5 to 21 days; learning recognized via Youthpass) and Youth Worker professional development mobility (seminars, training courses, job shadowing; lasting 2 to 60 days). Projects require at least 2 participating organisations from different countries, established in EU Member States, associated countries, or EU neighbouring regions (Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean). Covers travel, subsistence, and activity costs. Duration: 3 to 24 months.
Mobility projects for higher education students and staff
European Commission (EACEA / Erasmus+) Verif. 2026-08-15
The funding covers travel costs and subsistence. The grant payment is managed by the sending organization for participants from EU Member States and third countries associated with the Programme, and by the receiving organization for participants from third countries not associated with the Programme. Varies
Destination: European Union, Europe, Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Erasmus+ Key Action 1 funding supporting physical and blended mobility for higher education students (short cycle, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral) and staff. Encompasses intra-European mobility and International Credit Mobility (ICM) with partner universities worldwide. Students can study abroad (2 to 12 months) or complete traineeships (2 to 12 months, or 5 to 30 days for short blended mobility). Staff can teach or train abroad (2 days to 2 months). Participating HEIs in Programme countries must hold an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).
The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize Verif. 2026-08-15
Five winners each receive £1 million to scale their solutions. Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Global environmental prize awarding five annual £1,000,000 GBP prizes to scale evidence-backed solutions across five categories: Protect & Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate. Open to individuals, teams, NGOs, businesses, and public bodies worldwide. Direct self-applications are not accepted; candidates must be nominated by an Official Nominator.
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Verif. 2026-08-15
Grants are up to a maximum of $25,000. Recurring cycle — historically around February; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Micro-grants supporting targeted in situ species conservation initiatives worldwide for plants, animals, and fungi. Open to individual conservationists, researchers, and local NGOs of any nationality working in any country globally. Prioritizes threatened species categorized as Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Awards are capped at a maximum of $25,000 USD per project; applications reviewed three times annually.
The Rockefeller Foundation Grants
The Rockefeller Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grants from The Rockefeller Foundation supporting evidence-based, scalable solutions to advance opportunity and combat climate change across four core systems: Food, Energy, Health, and Climate Finance. Open to accredited universities, research centers, and registered non-profit NGOs worldwide. Grants are primarily awarded through Foundation-initiated solicitations, strategic partnerships, and competitive RFPs.
The Ford Foundation Grants
Ford Foundation Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Accepts unsolicited proposals through an online portal on a rolling basis.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Institutional grants and flexible operating support awarded by the Ford Foundation to advance social justice and reduce inequality worldwide. Focuses on Civic Engagement, Free Expression, Future of Work, Gender/Racial Justice, Natural Resources, and Technology & Society. Open to non-profit organizations, universities, and civil society institutions globally (across North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia). Grants are awarded through Foundation-initiated partnerships and RFPs.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Research Grants
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Verif. 2026-08-15
Grants range up to $15,000. Varies
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Equipment and consumables grants awarded by TWAS to individual researchers (up to $20,000 USD) and research units (up to $30,000 USD) in basic sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics). Restricted strictly to scientists who hold a PhD, are nationals of, and are permanently employed at a university or research institute in one of the 66 Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs in the Global South). Funds purchase of scientific equipment, reagents, and specialized consumables.
Getty Foundation - The Paper Project
United States Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Grants and traveling seminars for prints and drawings curators and graphic arts institutions across 34 countries worldwide (initiative ran 2018–2026; project now completed).
The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grants
Global / International Verif. 2026-08-15
Grants are typically in the range of $20,000 to $30,000. Recurring cycle — historically around July; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Grants supporting applied research, local leadership, and capacity building in conservation, sustainable agriculture, and public health tenable in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Open to NGOs, non-profit entities, and universities based in these regions, or organizations in upper-income countries partnering directly with local entities. Grants typically range from $25,000 to $50,000 per year for 1 to 2 years; does not fund overhead or individual tuition.
The Research Council of Norway (RCN) Researcher Project for Scientific Renewal
Norway Verif. 2026-08-15
Varies Recurring cycle — historically around February; verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Norway
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Flagship investigator-driven research grant administered by the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet - FRIPRO). Supports ground-breaking basic and applied scientific research designed to advance research frontiers. Open to researchers of any nationality who are employed by or affiliated with an eligible Norwegian Project Owner (an approved university, university college, research institute, or health trust in Norway). Provides funding between NOK 4 million and NOK 12 million over 3 to 4 years to cover researcher salaries, postdoctoral fellowships, doctoral students, international collaboration, and operational research expenses.
IAU Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) 2025-2026
Global / International Verif. 2026-08-15
Tuition fees apply (€2,400 for IAU members) Recurring/unconfirmed cycle — verify current call on the official page.
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Open globally to university executive leaders (Rectors, Vice-Chancellors, Presidents, and senior institutional directors) from higher education institutions worldwide. Provides a year-long executive leadership development programme combining international residential leadership seminars, digital masterclasses, executive peer-mentorship, and institutional strategic change projects focused on higher education governance and sustainability. Requires institutional endorsement.
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme
Africa Verif. 2026-08-15
Up to €1.8 million per project Annual
Destination: Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Open to postgraduate students and academic/administrative staff who are nationals and residents of African Union member states to undertake study, research, or teaching at participating universities in another African country. Covers 100% tuition fees, monthly living allowances (€890/mo for Master's; €1,230/mo for PhD; €2,370/mo for staff), return international travel, visa costs, and health insurance for up to 24 months (Master's) or 48 months (PhD). Application through approved consortia.
NORHED II Programme
Norway Verif. 2026-10-04
Not specified (varies by project) Varies
Destination: Norway, Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Norway, Developing Nations / Global South
Eligibility Rules:Must be an institutional North-South-South partnership led by an accredited Norwegian Higher Education Institution (grant recipient) partnering with HEIs in DAC-listed LDCs/LMICs; individual student or researcher applications are not eligible.
Australia Awards Partnerships
Australia Verif. 2026-10-04
AUD 200,000–$1 million per project Annual
Destination: Australia, Developing Nations / Global South
Citizenship: Australia, Developing Nations / Global South, Asia-Pacific (Regional), Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Must be an institutional partnership between an Australian organisation (registered legal entity with an ABN) and an Overseas Counterpart Organisation (OCO) in an eligible developing country in the Indo-Pacific or Africa; individual applications are not accepted.
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
European Union Verif. 2026-10-04
€200,000–€1,000,000 Annual call; the 2027 cycle deadline is expected in mid-February (approx. Feb 10, 2027).
Destination: European Union, Developing Nations / Global South, Global
Citizenship: European Union, Developing Nations / Global South, Global
Eligibility Rules:Must be a multilateral consortium comprising at least 2 higher education institutions from EU Member States/associated countries and at least 2 HEIs from eligible non-associated partner countries; submitted by the lead coordinator via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Danida Fellowship Centre Partnership Projects
Danida Fellowship Centre Verif. 2026-10-04
Project funding and seed funding Varies (Call-based)
Destination: Denmark, Africa (Regional)
Citizenship: Denmark, Africa (Regional)
Eligibility Rules:Must be an institutional collaboration between an accredited Danish university and an eligible partner university in an African Danida priority country; applications must be submitted by the Danish lead institution via DFC; individual direct applications are not eligible.
HFSP Research Grants
Human Frontier Science Program Verif. 2026-10-04
Up to $500,000 per year for 3 years Annual (March)
Destination: Global
Citizenship: Global
Eligibility Rules:Must be an international, intercontinental team of 2–4 independent group leaders based in different countries; Principal Applicant must be based at a non-profit institution in an HFSP member country; funds basic, high-risk, interdisciplinary life science research.
Nuffield Foundation Research, Development and Analysis Grants
Nuffield Foundation Verif. 2026-10-04
£10,000 to £500,000 Biannual (March/September)
Destination: United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Global
Eligibility Rules:Lead applicant organisation must be based in the United Kingdom; collaborative international co-investigators welcome provided research directly addresses UK social policy, education, welfare, or justice; funds up to £500,000 for 6–36 months.
Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC)
Global Affairs Canada / Government of Canada Verif. 2026-10-04
Up to $2.5 million CAD per project (institutional grants for scholarships and fellowships) August 6, 2025 (most recent call – recurring programme)
Destination: Asia-Pacific (Regional)
Citizenship: Canada
Eligibility Rules:Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a graduate program or holding a postdoctoral/faculty appointment at a participating Canadian university; supports outbound research placements across partner institutions in the Indo-Pacific region (excluding China).
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