The SAIS Accelerator (Scaling Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups) offers a one-year, equity-free programme for technology-driven African start-ups in dairy and aquaculture. Participants receive up to €15,000 in technical assistance budget and an additional sector conference, plus investor introductions and pitch sessions. Eligible start-ups can later apply for a Scale-up Grant of up to €40,000 and working capital loans of up to €50,000. Applicants must be for-profit and registered in Africa. Priority areas are dairy animal health, genetics and feed (Kenya and Ethiopia) and aquaculture genetics and feed (Nigeria and Senegal), though start-ups elsewhere in Africa are welcome. The deadline is 15 November 2026. Details here
Day: November 12, 2026
Planet Health Film Fund — Awards for Short Documentaries on Human and Environmental Health
The Planet Health Film Fund supports five filmmakers with £20,000 each to make a 10-minute documentary and short social cuts on the links between human health and the health of the environment. Filmmakers get an online development programme with masterclasses and production support. Applicants must be international directors aged 18 or over who have previously directed at least one completed film that was festival-selected or commissioned or distributed by an established platform. They must also have a legally registered production company, because awards cannot be paid to individuals. The deadline is 16 November 2026. Planet Health Film Fund
Institute of International Education — Ocean Futures Fellowship
The Institute of International Education and OceanX invite applications for the Ocean Futures Fellowship to support the next generation of professionals addressing global ocean challenges. This 12-month remote program is open to individuals at least 21 years old who hold a bachelor’s degree and have full professional proficiency in English. Fellows can apply for one of five specialized roles: AI, digital asset and archives, immersive media, marketing and communications, or partnerships. Participants receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the fellowship and may have the opportunity to travel aboard the OceanXplorer vessel. The deadline for applications is 17 November 2026. More information
International Fund for Agricultural Development — Rapid Crisis Response and Strengthen Rural Resilience
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) invites national and large sub-national farmers’ organizations to design and run targeted interventions for smallholder farmers hit by compounding crises. Applicants choose one primary pillar: access to inputs and production support, small-scale infrastructure, access to finance, or access to markets and market information. A total of US$500,000 is available, with two projects expected at up to US$250,000 each for up to 12 months. The call covers 20 priority countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Mozambique, Haiti, Cuba, Honduras, Bolivia, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Chad. Applicants must be legally registered non-profit farmers’ organizations whose members are mainly smallholders. The deadline is 20 November 2026. Know more
Global Thinkers Forum — Mentoring Program 2027
The Global Thinkers Forum brings together a diverse network of thought leaders to share their visions of the future, create meaningful conversations around them, and effect positive change in the world. The program consists of an 8-month mentoring cycle that includes one-on-one sessions with experienced thought leaders and individuals aged between 18 and 29 from all over the world. The program’s mentors are successful individuals across several professional fields and countries. The application deadline is 23 November 2026. Become a Global Thinkers Mentee
IREX — Community Solutions
IREX Community Solutions is a professional development program for community leaders in eligible countries to participate in a four-month fellowship with a local nonprofit organization or government agency in the USA. The subject areas include environmental issues (among others). Applications are accepted from eligible countries in East Asia and the Pacific; South and Central Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; North Africa and the Middle East; Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbean. Grants are for visa support, international travel, insurance, and a living allowance. The application deadline is 24 November 2026. About the Program
Morris Animal Foundation — Veterinary Student Scholar Program
The Morris Animal Foundation supports research on animal health and welfare, including wildlife/exotics. The Foundation provides veterinary students with the opportunity to become involved in mentored research that advances the health and/or welfare of companion animals and wildlife exotics. The Veterinary Student Scholars program awards stipends up to US$5.500 to veterinary students. The program is open to currently enrolled veterinary students from all around the world. Applications are due 25 November 2026. Veterinary Student Scholar Program
Box Impact Fund — Digital Transformation to Save our Planet
The Box Impact Fund will award a total of US$150 thousand to six different non-profit organizations pursuing digital transformation projects. Each selected organization will receive a US$25 thousand grant to put their idea into action. The project category “Protecting the Planet” covers areas such as environmental protection, energy conservation, renewable energy, nature conservation, and biodiversity. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Box Impact Fund
Asia Foundation — Development Fellows 2027
The Asia Foundation’s Development Fellows program provides qualified young Asian professionals with an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia’s critical development challenges. The program offers two weeks of leadership training in Asia and another two weeks in the USA, plus a grant of US$2.500 to support individual plans for professional development. Applicants should be less than age 40 and have demonstrable experience in one of the program’s fields of expertise, which include environment (among others). The program is open to resident nationals and citizens of Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Japan, Korea; Laos; Malaysia; Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pacific Islands Nations; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Timor-Leste; and Vietnam.. The application deadline is 01 December 2026. Development Fellows
Wageningen University — Master’s Scholarships for International Students
Wageningen University & Research offers scholarships for international students starting an on-campus MSc in September 2027. The Excellence Scholarship waives tuition for 24 months for students with a GPA of 80% or higher and the nationality of one of 21 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The Africa Scholarship Program covers travel, tuition, a living allowance, visa and health insurance for 24 months for African citizens.The NL Scholarship awards eight scholarships of €5,000 each (up to €15,000 per student) to students. Applications must be submitted before 01 December 2026. Details