The International Inequalities Institute invites applications for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity program. The Program is designed for activists, journalists, and artists from around the world who are working to tackle inequality. The fellowship is fully funded and aimed at mid-career social change leaders. Previous applicants have worked in fields such as economic and social rights, sustainability and environmental activism, or women’s rights, among many others. Applications are open until 11 January 2027. Atlantic Fellows
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European Commission Erasmus Mundus — International Masters Degree in Environment 2027-2029
MESPOM is a two-year Erasmus Mundus master’s course in environmental sciences, policy, and management operated by four European and two North American universities. MESPOM invites applications from all countries. MESPOM aims to prepare students for identifying and implementing solutions to complex environmental sustainability challenges, especially in an international context. Graduates receive MSc degrees from the Central European University, Lund University, and the University of Manchester. The program offers several forms of financial assistance, including tuition fee waivers and living stipends. Candidates applying for financial aid should submit their applications before 27 January 2027. About MESPOM
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation — Start-up Support for Social Enterprises
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports early-stage, high-impact social enterprises and seeks projects and innovations that dramatically improve the lives of people and the world. Eligibility extends to non-profit, for-profit, and hybrid organizations in the early stages of their development that have scaling potential. The DRK investments are distributed twice a year over a three-year term, totaling $300 thousand. The Foundation has a rolling online application process throughout the year; there is no deadline. Click here
Johns Hopkins — Demographics and Planetary Health Story Prize
The Demographics and Planetary Health Story Prize honors original published journalism connecting demographic change to planetary health, such as population dynamics, migration, climate, or reproductive health, across two categories: traditional print, podcast, or digital news ($500 USD), and social media, blogs, or video content ($500 USD). Eligible entrants are journalists, freelancers, community reporters, and student journalists; NGO or organizational blog submissions are not eligible. Content must have been published in 2026. The deadline is 09 October 2026. Planetary Health Story Prize
Association of Commonwealth Universities — Early Career Conference Grants
The Association of Commonwealth Universities offers seven grants of up to £2,000 each, helping early-career researchers attend conferences in other Commonwealth countries. The grants cover registration fees, flights, accommodation, visas, and travel and health insurance. Applicants must be early-career academics at an ACU member university, within seven years of starting their academic career. They must be chairing a session or presenting a paper or poster at an in-person conference in a Commonwealth country other than the one where they work. The conference must take place between January 2027 and January 2028. The deadline is 13 October 2026. Conference Grants
African Climate Collaborative — PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development
The African Climate Collaborative at UCT invites applications for 12 fully funded PhD fellowships supporting a four-year doctoral training program in Climate and Development. The fellowship is valued at R390,000 for 2027, covering a stipend, fees, relocation, medical insurance, and research costs. Applicants must hold a completed Master’s degree relevant to their chosen research topic, be citizens of an African country (including those residing outside Africa), and be under 35. The deadline is 15 October 2026. PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development
Halcyon — Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Accelerator
Halcyon invites early-stage, revenue-generating ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa working on climate-resilient agriculture, food security, and smallholder farmer livelihoods to apply for its accelerator program. Selected founders receive a $10,000 equity-free stipend, $10,000 in AWS credits, professional advisors, and access to Halcyon’s global founder network. The initial eligibility deadline is 23 October 2026. Link to Halcyon
Generation Climate Europe — Youth Climate Changemakers Fund
Generation Climate Europe invites informal groups of at least three young people (all under 30) to apply for small grants of up to €1,000 to support climate activism. The group doesn’t need to be a registered organisation, and funded activities can include things like awareness campaigns, advocacy, training, or community mobilisation, running anywhere from six months to a year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the next deadline on 25 October 2026. Youth Climate Changemakers Fund
Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre — Future Environmental Leaders Scholarships
The ABCD-Centre offers two nine-month research scholarships in Germany. They are for doctoral students from developing countries, to research water security and climate adaptation at RWTH Aachen, TU Dresden or UNU Resource Nexus in Dresden. Each scholarship pays €1,200 a month for accommodation and living costs, up to €105 a month for insurance and up to €1,000 for travel. A further €1,000 for research materials goes through the host institution. Applicants must be full-time PhD students at a university in a developing country who started their PhD within the last three years. Priority topics include water infrastructure modelling and digital twins, ecosystem monitoring, urban climate-driven water extremes, business models for unconventional water resources, and eco-friendly building materials. The deadline is 31 October 2026. Future Environmental Leaders Scholarships
Dalai Lama Fellows — Mentorship for Emerging Leaders
The Dalai Lama Fellowship offers emerging leaders from all around the world mentorship and coaching to design and implement their own original field projects addressing a global challenge. Project areas include environmental sustainability, among others. The fellowship does not offer funding for projects, instead, it offers coaching and a global community. This program is open to next-generation leaders (20-35 years old). The deadline for applications is 11 November 2026. Dalai Lama Fellows