Natural products and medicinal chemistry continue to unlock life‑changing innovations — from new therapies to deeper scientific understanding. Yet the breakthroughs that shape these fields often go unrecognized, despite their profound impact on health and society. This prestigious award celebrates research excellence and scientific innovation, spotlighting individual scholars whose contributions have advanced knowledge and discovery. […]
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Fellowship for Climate, Agriculture & Livelihoods Research
Across Africa, climate change, migration, and fragile food systems are reshaping communities and livelihoods. Researchers are urgently needed to drive climate‑smart agriculture, strengthen natural resource management, and advance renewable energy solutions that protect both people and the environment. This fellowship supports PhD‑level scholars in Nigeria to lead independent research, mentor early‑career scientists, and design innovative […]
Youth Voices Driving Change Across Continents
Young people are demanding a seat at the table — from climate justice and gender equality to education, employment, and peacebuilding. Yet too often, their voices remain unheard in the decisions that shape their futures. This initiative seeks to change that by empowering youth to lead advocacy, challenge discrimination, and strengthen accountability at every level […]
India Child Rights & Governance Strengthening Programme
Children and adolescents worldwide continue to face barriers to safety, equality, and opportunity. Without strong protection systems and political commitment, vulnerable groups — especially girls and children with disabilities — risk being excluded from decisions that shape their futures. This initiative supports child rights advocacy, youth participation, and gender equality. It emphasizes legislative engagement, evidence-based […]
India: Western Ghats Biodiversity Protection & Research Grants
Fragile ecosystems and endemic species are under increasing pressure from habitat loss, human–wildlife conflict, and unsustainable practices. Without urgent, solution-oriented action, biodiversity risks irreversible decline, threatening both nature and community wellbeing. This opportunity supports applied conservation research with demonstrable outcomes, focusing on species protection, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and community-based initiatives. Projects are expected to […]
Global Innovation & Research Translation Residency Programme
Universities often struggle to translate groundbreaking research into real-world impact. Without strong links to industry, staff and students miss opportunities to gain entrepreneurial skills, commercialize discoveries, and build confidence in business innovation. This scheme supports entrepreneurial collaboration by enabling experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend time within universities, sharing expertise and guiding tailored projects. […]
Global Maternal & Infant Health Translational Research Grant
Maternal and infant health remains one of the most urgent global challenges, with conditions such as preterm birth and pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. Translational research is critical to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice, ensuring healthier outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide. This opportunity supports […]
Global Climate & Weather Innovation Seed Grants
Rising carbon emissions, extreme weather events, and climate uncertainty demand urgent solutions. Traditional approaches are not enough — the world needs bold, high-risk ideas that can shift scientific understanding and open new technological pathways. This funding call supports carbon removal, extreme weather forecasting, and novel geoengineering concepts. Proposals may range from curiosity-driven research to near-commercial […]
Global Biomedical AI Innovation & Fast Grant Programme
From cancer detection to stroke prevention, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of medicine. Yet researchers often lack the resources to test bold ideas, build datasets, and develop tools that could transform diagnostics and therapeutics worldwide. This funding call supports biomedical AI innovation, including training and fine-tuning models, developing AI-enabled scientific tools, conducting pilot experiments, […]
Global Collaborative Research in Learning Environments Grant
Around the world, schools, universities, and community learning spaces face systemic challenges in delivering equitable, high-quality education. Weak collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers often limits the ability to generate evidence, scale innovations, and achieve long-term systemic change. This funding call supports collaborative education partnerships that drive policy-relevant research, strengthen capacity development, and promote educational […]
