The MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge funds youth-led ventures, nonprofits and unregistered initiatives anywhere in the world. Entrants must be 18 to 30 and be the founder or a leader with decision-making authority. Entries are judged in three categories: financial confidence in the digital economy, equality in health ecosystems, and community-led climate resilience, from early warning to resilient livelihoods. Each category awards one US$10,000 grant and four US$5,000 grants. Entries from Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea, Iran and Venezuela are not accepted. Submissions close on 18 December 2026. Details here
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International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis — Young Scientists Summer Program 2027
IIASA invites doctoral students worldwide to participate in its Young Scientists Summer Program held at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis’s headquarters in Laxenburg, Austria. The selected participants work with IIASA’s senior scientists in research on energy, ecosystem services, water, risk policy and vulnerability, and other topics. Scholarships are available from IIASA’s national member organizations. A limited number of scholarships are available from other sources. The deadline for registrations to the 2027 program is 10 January 2027. Young Scientists Summer Program
WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award — Award in Leadership
The WIN WIN Award 2027 recognizes people and organizations reshaping how value is created and shared through business, finance, policy or new ideas, under the theme Re:economy: an economic system for human wellbeing within the planetary boundaries. The main prize is SEK 1 million, and the WIN WIN Youth Award of SEK 100,000 goes to changemakers aged 13–29. Anyone can nominate a candidate from any country, and an independent jury selects the laureates. Nominations are open until 10 January 2027. Award in Leadership
Stanford University — Summer Fellowships for Future Leaders 2027
The Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development Program is a three-week academic training program for mid-career practitioners in the fields of democracy, development, and the rule of law. Applicants can be working as policy-makers, academics, legal professionals, social entrepreneurs, business entrepreneurs, and leaders of civil society organizations. Stanford will pay for accommodations, meals, and transportation costs during the duration of the program. A small travel fund is available for fellows who under no circumstances can support their travel. The application deadline is 12 January 2027. Find the Summer Fellowships
Holohil Systems — Transmitters for Wildlife Conservation
Holohil Systems supplies radio-tracking equipment and related services for wildlife research and management. Holohil manages a grant program to offer transmitters at a reduced or no cost for projects focusing on wildlife species of especially high research and/or conservation value. Holohil will contribute up to C$2,500 toward the purchase of transmitters. Holohil will pay all shipping charges. Eligibility to apply for the grants extends to conservation professionals and researchers anywhere in the world. Support is awarded four times a year. The application deadlines are 15 January, 15 April, 15 July, and 15 October each year. About the Program
Algalita Wayfinder Society — Student Mini-Grants
Algalita’s Wayfinder Society awards 10 mini-grants of US$500 each to students aged 11 to 25 anywhere in the world who are developing or leading projects that address the root causes of plastic pollution. Eligible projects include campus reuse systems, fix-it clinics, cleanup campaigns tied to data collection, education workshops, policy advocacy and creative communication. Winners get mentorship from Algalita staff, periodic check-ins and social media coverage. Applications close on 15 January 2027. Student Mini-Grants
Social Science Research Council — APN Individual Research Fellowships
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) offers fellowships to African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peace-building issues. The posted list of issues includes natural resource conflicts and water conflicts. The fellowships are intended to support six months of field-based research with grants of up to US$15 thousand. Applicants must be citizens of and reside in an African country. The application deadline is 15 January 2027. APN Individual Research Fellowships
University of Chicago — Science Journalism Program
The Logan Science Journalism Program offers science journalists, writers, editors, and broadcast journalists a chance to immerse themselves in basic biomedical or environmental research. Journalists selected for the program receive research training at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The fellowship covers room, board, course fees, and travel. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have significant prior scientific research experience. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is 18 January 2027. Logan Science Journalism Program
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — Scholarship Program for South Africa
The IHE Delft/FirstRand Scholarship provides full funding for one South African student a year to study for an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. Before applying for the scholarship, prospective students first need to apply and be admitted to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development from IHE Delft. The closing date for scholarship applications is 25 February 2027. Know more
Coca-Cola Foundation — Water Projects for Communities
The Coca-Cola Foundation’s priority areas for grant-making are women, well-being, and water. Past projects include grants for access to clean water and sanitation; watershed management in water-stressed areas; multiple-use systems for water; and education and awareness in water conservation. Grants are generally made to tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organizations. Grant seekers apply for cash grants or fund-raising sponsorships. Coca-Cola’s regional and country foundations share these global priorities and add others, mainly in areas of education, health, and environment. Applications can be submitted at any time. Link