The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) provides fellowships for professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who face threats to their lives and careers in their home countries. Fellows will receive temporary academic positions at institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world where they can continue their work in safety. Professors, senior researchers, and public intellectuals from any country, academic field, or discipline may qualify. Applications from women and members of ethnic, racial, cultural, or religious minority groups, or those otherwise underrepresented in their fields, are especially encouraged. Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. Find details about the application process
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Tiny Beam Fund — Negative Impacts of Global Industrial Animal Agriculture
Tiny Beam Fund offers communication grants to researchers who wish to “address negative impacts of global industrial food animal production” (especially in low- and middle-income countries). Communication Grants are aimed at encouraging academics who have studied the problems caused by global industrial animal agriculture to take steps to share their research. There is no fixed upper or lower limit for each grant. Only in exceptional cases will a grant provide over US$50 thousand in 12 months. The fund is directed to PhD researchers from any residence, citizenship, or location. There will be three awards available, one in each category. Applications are accepted year-round. More about the Communication Fund
Zoological Society of London — EDGE Fellowships 2027
The EDGE of Existence program invites applications for its 2027 EDGE Fellowship to support early-career conservationists from developing nations. Eligible applicants must be residents or nationals of the country where their proposed project is located and focus on the conservation of Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species. The program provides a comprehensive package that includes a grant of up to £10,000 for project expenses, two weeks of conservation training. The deadline for expressions of interest is 10 June 2026. About the application process
Forrest Research Foundation — Research Fellowship
The Forrest Research Foundation at the University of Western Australia offers research fellowships to attract early-career post-doctoral researchers. The fellowship comprises a salary, an accommodation allowance, and a one-off research and travel allowance. The duration of the Fellowship is up to three years on a full-time basis. Researchers from all disciplines are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship
Society for Marine Mammalogy — Research Grants for Field Research 2026
The Society for Marine Mammalogy makes grants to its members who are nationals of emerging and developing countries. Grants are for up to US$2 thousand for field research by early-career researchers. Recipients who subsequently have their research accepted for presentation at a SMM biennial conference will receive $500 toward travel expenses to the conference. Applications are particularly welcome from scientists working in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Russia. The application period ends on 30 June 2026. Research Grants for Marine Mammalogy
Save Our Seas Foundation — Small Grants 2026
The Save Our Seas Foundation invites applications for its small grants program to support original, innovative start-up projects focused on marine research, conservation, or education. The opportunity is dedicated to early-career scientists, conservationists, and educators worldwide who are within five years of receiving their degree. Eligible projects must focus specifically on marine chondrichthyan species, such as sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, and chimaeras. The foundation provides annual grants of up to US$10 thousand, with awards averaging US$5,000, to cover local initiatives lasting up to 18 months. The deadline for stage-one applications is 03 July 2026. SOSF Small Grants
Campus France — Program SIAM 2027
France and Thailand administer SIAM to promote French-Thai research collaboration in subject areas that include energy, ecology and biodiversity, agriculture, and others. SIAM is a program of mobility grants to cover air transportation and related travel expenses up to a maximum of €12 thousand. Project proposals must be presented by at least one Thai partner and one French partner. The active participation of young researchers (doctoral and postdoctoral students) is a priority assessment criteria. The application deadline is 31 July 2026. Find details
SENSE Foundation Brussels — Health and Sustainability Project Grants
The SENSE Foundation Brussels invites applications for its project grants program. This initiative supports impactful actions focused on scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development, and health improvements, with a priority on genetics and nutrition. Eligible applicants include legally registered non-profit organizations and charitable groups globally. The foundation provides a one-off financial contribution of up to €25,000, which can cover a maximum of 25% of the total annual project cost. The upcoming deadline for applications is 30 September 2026. Details here
Belgian Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences — Research Competition 2027
The Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences invites submissions for its 2027 yearly competitions to promote high-quality scientific research concerning overseas regions. The competition features separate question categories across the human sciences, natural and medical sciences, and technical sciences, focusing on specific topics such as the impact of external actors on port cities and the safety of tailing dams. The call is open globally to any researcher, regardless of age, who submits an original, recently written scientific work or doctoral thesis. Each category winner receives a prize of €2,500. The deadline for the 2027 competition is 01 March 2027. Find the questions for the 2027 competition
MDPI — Forests Travel Award
The Forests Travel Award encourages junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of forests and forest ecology. The financial support of CHF800 can be used to attend an international conference held in 2026. Applicants must be postdoctoral fellows or PhD students involved in forestry-related sciences. Applications have to be submitted by 31 May 2026. Forests Travel Award