Tara for Women invites women-led, seed-stage startups worldwide to apply for Tara’s Circle, awarding €20,000 per thematic area (€10,000/€6,000/€4,000 for 1st–3rd place) across five areas, one of which is Sustainability, Environment & Mobility. Applicants must be women aged 18+, founder or co-founder, with a defined or functional MVP. Open internationally, though fund disbursement depends on applicable legal and sanctions restrictions. The deadline is 17 September 2026. Cash Awards for Women
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Girls Who Click — Nature Photography Mentorship for Young Women
Girls Who Click invites young female and female-identifying photographers and videographers aged 16–30 to apply for its Ambassador Program, a nine-month mentorship with a professional nature photographer, plus access to workshops and an international peer network. No funding, stipend, or prize is offered — the programme is free but non-monetary. Applications are open worldwide. The deadline is 01 October 2026. Nature Photography Mentorship
International Atomic Energy Agency — Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field and drive global scientific and technological innovation. Selected students receive a scholarship for Master’s programs in nuclear-related studies. They are also provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months. Female scientists from all around the world are invited to apply. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026. More information
Schlumberger Foundation — Funding for Women in PhD and Postdoctoral Studies
Schlumberger Foundation’s ‘Faculty of the Future’ supports women in developing and emerging economies in pursuing PhD and postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical sciences, engineering, and related fields — including past grants in subjects such as ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year for PhD courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs. The deadline to submit new applications0 is 07 November 2026. Faculty of the Future
Gray Matters Capital — coLABS Impact Investing Fund
coLABS seeks scalable social enterprises that have the potential to dramatically improve the lives of women and girls around the world. coLABS strategically funds entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures that leverage women, and their critical role in the community through revenue-share investment capital. Seed investment ranges from US$100 thousand to US$250 thousand. Focus regions are South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Pre-screen forms can be submitted on a rolling basis. Details
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development — Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for its nine-month, non-residential Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences, building leadership, communication, and networking skills for up to 40 selected women and their mentors. Applicants must be women under 35 working in agricultural sciences, from Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, or Zambia. The deadline is 20 September 2026. African Women in Agricultural Sciences
Land is Life — Fellowship for Indigenous Women
Land is Life invites Indigenous women leaders aged 18–35 to apply for its year-long Indigenous Women’s Program Fellowship, supporting a self-led community project on Indigenous rights, land, climate, food sovereignty, health, or governance. The fellowship provides up to US$3,000 in project funding plus a US$3,600 participation stipend, alongside mentoring and training. Applicants must be Indigenous women, fluent in English, French, or Spanish, not former fellows, with priority given to those without a master’s or doctoral degree and from countries not previously represented in the program. The deadline is 24 September 2026. Indigenous Women’s Leadership Fellowship
International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology — African Women in Biotechnology
The ICGEB-SAWBP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme supports South African women researchers holding a PhD degree, in Biotechnology or a related discipline who will perform hypothesis-driven research. Proposed research projects must fall within one of the ICGEB areas of research: Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Plant Systems Biology, Biopesticides and Virology. The closing date for applications is 20 October 2026. Access more information
Farm Radio International — Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio
Farm Radio International invites applications for the Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, which recognises radio programs serving women listeners across sub-Saharan Africa. The program need not focus exclusively on gender equality; any subject qualifies, provided the show demonstrably serves women, whether through health, education, agriculture, or another topic combined with attention to women’s experiences, concerns, or the role of men in gender equality. Any Farm Radio International broadcasting partner in sub-Saharan Africa may apply, and the award goes to the full programme team. The winning team receives a certificate and a prize of CA$1,000. The deadline is 21 August 2026. Liz Hughes Award
United Nations Institute for Training and Research — Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Training
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) invites applications for its Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Program for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026. The program is open to any gender aged 18 or older, living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or Asia, though applicants from elsewhere are also welcome. The program requires proficiency in English and computer literacy with internet access, and it is offered free of charge; participants who complete all requirements receive a UNITAR certificate. The deadline is 21 August 2026. Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Training