The Marion Dönhoff Fellowship supports young conservationists, scientists, and activists from the post-Soviet region and Central Asia. The program funds study or research stays in Germany for up to five months, focusing on environmental journalism, political ecology, and sustainable development. Eligible applicants must be between 25 and 38 years old, possess professional experience, and hold citizenship in countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan. While the foundation provides administrative support and facilitates contacts, the fellowship includes a monthly stipend and travel allowances to cover living and research expenses in Germany. Applications are accepted twice a year, with deadlines on 01 July and 01 January. Find out more
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LHoFT — Green Fintech
The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) invites applications for the third edition of Catapult: Green Fintech, an intensive acceleration program for startups driving environmental sustainability. The one-week bootcamp in Luxembourg is open to ten selected fintech firms from around the world that specialize in green finance, ESG risk management, environment measurement, or regulatory technology. While the program does not offer a direct cash grant, it provides a fully funded experience including accommodation, meals, and a travel reimbursement of up to €1,000 per company. Participants also gain access to specialized mentorship and networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders during the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative Summit. The deadline for applications is 08 July 2026. Link to LHoFT
International Renewable Energy Agency — Climate Investment Platform
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) manages the Climate Investment Platform (CIP) to accelerate renewable energy projects in developing countries. This joint initiative provides technical assistance and financial matchmaking for project developers, governments, and private businesses. While the CIP focuses on project facilitation rather than direct grants, it helps developers access a network of partners offering equity, debt, and risk-mitigation instruments; smaller technical assistance grants can start at US$10 thousand, while larger infrastructure projects often require capital expenditures of at least US$10 million. Registrations for projects in Latin America are accepted on a rolling basis. Climate Investment Platform
Pulitzer Center — Global Reporting Grant
The Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grant supports in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. The Pulitzer Center will provide a travel grant of US$5 thousand for a reporting project on topics of global importance. The Grant is open to all journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, filmmakers, staff journalists as well as freelancers and media professionals from any developing country. Applications can be submitted anytime. Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grant
Urgent Action Fund Africa — Rapid Response Fund for African Women
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a rapid response fund that offers financial and technical resources at critical moments of need to African women’s organizations and women’s rights activists. Grants are made in five categories, including one category on natural resources governance & climate change. The Fund aims to respond to most urgent requests within 24 hours. Grants are up to US$12 thousand. Applications can be submitted in five languages (English, French, Swahili, Arabic, Portuguese) at any time. About
Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development — Fellowships Program
The Arab Fund Fellowships Program provides Arab Ph.D. holders with opportunities to conduct research and/or teach internationally. The fellowship provides maintenance allowances (about US$50 thousand over a period of 12 months), round-trip tickets for the beneficiaries and the eligible members of their families. Arab nationals who are currently working at universities in Arab member countries are eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted anytime but must be submitted at least one year before the expected starting date of the Fellowship. Find the application procedure
VivaTech — Next Startupper Award
VivaTech organizes the Next Startupper Award to celebrate student entrepreneurs driving positive change through technological innovation. The competition is open to current students from any country who have founded a tech-oriented startup or project less than three years ago that demonstrates a clear social or environmental impact. Finalists receive four-day VIP speaker passes to the event in Paris and the opportunity to pitch their solutions to industry experts. The grand prize winner receives a €5,000 cash prize and a dedicated startup corner at the 2027 edition of VivaTech. The deadline for applications is 09 March 2026. More information
World Bank Group — Youth Summit 2026
The World Bank Group hosts the Youth Summit Pitch Competition to support young innovators developing solutions for the future of work. Individuals or teams of up to five members, aged 18 to 35, from World Bank member countries are eligible to apply with projects focused on education, entrepreneurship, or agriculture. While there is no direct cash prize, finalists receive travel support to present their ideas at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., along with specialized coaching and post-summit mentoring from International Finance Corporation (IFC) experts. The deadline for applications is 11 March 2026. Know more
Government of Ireland — International Education Scholarships 2026
The Government of Ireland invites applications for International Education Scholarships to support high-achieving students from non-EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The program is open to individuals who have secured an offer for a master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD program at an eligible Irish higher education institution. Each of the 60 annual scholarships provides a stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time study, and the host institution provides a full tuition fee waiver for that year. The deadline for applications is 12 March 2026. International Education Scholarships
West Africa Civil Society Institute — Research Fellowship
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites applications for its Research Fellowship to strengthen the analytical and documentation skills of emerging scholars. The six-month program, running from May to October 2026, focuses on indigenous knowledge in biodiversity and conservation within the West African region. Applicants must be young researchers from Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria, or Senegal. While the specific stipend amount is not detailed in the announcement, the fellowship provides professional development and the opportunity to contribute to WACSI’s mission of enhancing civil society. The deadline for applications is 13 March 2026. WACSI Research Fellowship