opportunities

AfDB/Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) Scholarship Programme 2026

Deadline: 10 December 2025

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with Shanghai Ocean University, invites applications for fully funded postgraduate scholarships for African nationals in marine sciences, fisheries, aquaculture, and blue economy–related disciplines. The programme is designed to build Africa’s human capital in sustainable ocean governance and aquatic resource management, with full academic and living support provided for successful candidates.

Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarship Program 2026

Deadline: 16 January 2026

Graduate students pursuing innovative research in global health can apply for the Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarship Programme 2026. The programme supports Master’s and PhD research aligned with global health priorities, offering financial awards of up to CAD 30,000 alongside access to interdisciplinary research networks and academic mentorship at York University.

dRPC Current Openings

We are expanding our team and seek to engage qualified, committed, and purpose-driven professionals to join our growing portfolio of research and program work. We invite suitably experienced individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise to apply for the following positions

Call for application: Executive Director – Foundational Learning Initiative for Government-led Transformation (FLIGHT)

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Call for Applications: Director – Education and Skills Data Challenge (ESDC) Initiative

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ACSL School Leadership Descriptive and Comparative Action Research Grants

The ACSL School Leadership Action Research Grant funds policy-relevant research to strengthen school leadership across Africa. Grants of up to USD 15,000 for descriptive research and USD 35,000 for comparative research support 12–24 month projects in Tanzania and other African countries. Applications close on 11 January 2026 at 11.59pm GMT.

GrowthGia Business Grant II — Apply Now for ₦1,000,000 to Grow Your Business

Deadline: 7th December, 2025. The GrowthGia Business Grant II offers ₦1,000,000 to entrepreneurs building sustainable and scalable businesses in Nigeria. Apply now and take your business to the next level. (Shared for informational purposes.)

Uppsala University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Peace & Conflict (2025-2027)

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Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Research Grant 2025-2026

Deadline: 1 November 2025. The Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant offers up to USD 25,000 to doctorates in anthropology or related fields including independent scholars to pursue bold research worldwide. Apply now for 2025-2026.

Harvard Global Health Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program 2025-2026

Deadline: October 19, 2025. Harvard Global Health Institute’s Visiting Research Scholarship supports six-week residencies for international collaborators in global health. Fully funded stay at Harvard, sponsored by faculty. Shared for informational purposes.

School of Collectively Building International Research Call 2025-2026

Deadline: September 30, 2025. Submit a photo and short essay for the SOCB 2025-2026 Research Call. Capture what sustainability means or fails to through your lens. Open to all levels.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB

Deadline: 20 November 2025.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB seeks young African leaders with strong credentials to engage in strategic roles within the Bank. Fellows will gain exposure to policy design, strategic research, and high-level institutional work. (Shared for informational purposes.)