Call for Applications

Application Deadline: 27 July 2021 With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), TWAS launches a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries …

Application Deadline:  10 May 2021. Equator Prize 2021 theme: Solving our Planetary Crisis The Equator Initiative is a United Nations-led partnership that brings together governments, civil society, grassroots organizations, and businesses to …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 At the LHoFT, we strongly believe that financial technology is crucial to advancing financial inclusion, empowering groups that have been left behind by the traditional …

Application Deadline: May 4th 2021 AWID is aiming to build deep and meaningful relationships with journalists who are interested in reporting on feminist and social justice issues. In this pilot …

Application Deadline:20 July 2021 The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. It awards crucial commercialisation support …

Application Deadline:25 April, 2021 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications from journalists based in southwestern Uganda for a short intensive workshop on investigative journalism. The course involves a five-day …

Application Deadline:JUNE 21, 2021 The third edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Programme aims to promote and encourage young women in science. This programme identifies …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 The Tony Elumelu Foundation is calling on extraordinary leaders from every field, who are passionate about the development of African entrepreneurs, to join our global TEF Mentor Guild as …

Application Deadline:10 May 2021 MiDA Advisors is pleased to serve as the implementing partner for the inaugural Women Empowerment Mentoring and Incubation (“WE>MI”) Fund Manager Program funded by the United States Agency …

Application Deadline:21st of May 2021. Bloom Africa is looking for 6 African journalists. Join us and get the opportunity to get your work published and showcase female entrepreneurship in your …

The South Africa – France PROTEA Programme is a bilateral incentive programme dedicated to strengthening the collaborative research between our two countries. The selected projects will be funded by the …

Application Deadline: May 11th 2021 Building on 25 years of experience supporting, honouring and connecting artists and cultural practitioners in the fields of culture and development, the Prince Claus Fund …

Application Deadline:July 30, 2021, 11:59 PM Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments of technology, and expertise. Microsoft …

Application Deadline: May 9th 2021 Nigeria is facing a food security crisis that is compounded by the COVID-19 global pandemic and its effects on the food value chain in the …

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for researchers from developing and transition countries Attention, researchers from developing and transition countries! The Georg Forster Research Fellowship supports you – postdoctoral and experienced researchers – with your research …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 The Varkey Foundation has launched the Chegg.org Global Student Prize this year, a US$50,000 sister award to the Global Teacher Prize, to highlight the efforts of extraordinary students throughout the world that are making a …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are calling for the submission of funding applications for the extension of …

Application Deadline: 31 August 2021. The Research Grants program is open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Applicants submit their …

Application Deadline: 10 May 2021 UN-Habitat is co-hosting the (virtual) Innovate4Cities conference with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM).The Innovate4Cities Conference seeks to support accessible, innovative, equitable city climate action …

Application Deadline:May 26th, 2021  Connect South Africa will grant a funded residency to one artist from Switzerland and one artist from Southern, East or West Africa.  Connect invites submissions from …

Application Deadline: 22 April 2021 In the past years Concerts SA has supported thousands of musicians to tour the southern African region with funding for various expenses, including transport, accommodation …

Application Deadline:31 May 2021 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington, DC, USA, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 The Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. …

Application Deadline: May 11th 2021 The IWMF’s Gender Justice Reporting Initiative will enhance coverage of gender issues in South Africa and Uganda. In 2021, the IWMF will select 30+ journalists in South …

Application Deadline: May 13, 2021 Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), calls for submissions for the ICYF RAMADAN CONTEST. The …

Application Deadline: April 23rd 2021The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women’s flagship Mentoring Women in Business programme was born from the belief in the power of mentoring, a realisation of the role technology …

Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 Applications for the GirlEng Technovation Camp 2021 are officially open! The GirlEng Technovation Camp is currently open for 60 high potential Grade 9- 11 high school …

Application Deadline: April 30th, 2021 The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria Creative Young Entrepreneurs Award (CYEA) is a pioneering award aimed at recognising, supporting and providing young entrepreneurs with the …

Application Deadline: April 16th 2021 The purpose of the Young Professional in Training (YPT) position is to increase the available pool of resources and skills within the ICT Department first …

Application Deadline: May 9th 2021 The Smart Cities Innovation Programme (SCIP) is a 6-month accelerator supporting tech start-ups from Rwanda and other African countries in the fields of Smart Mobility, …

Application Deadline: April 14th 2021 SME Support Centre Limited  has partnered with GIZ, INTREGRATION and MERU GREENS EPZ LIMITED in the first ever corporate young ventures acceleration program. This is …

Application Deadline: April 29, 2021 With Getty Images’ mission to move the world, we are partnering with Dove and Girlgaze to promote diversity within creative commercial photography and videography, elevating the work …

Application Deadline:25 April 2021 The ‘Science journalism training programme’ is an opportunity for Egyptian science journalists working in press or different media outlets, to provide them with the skills and …

Application Deadline:31 May 2021. In Celebration of African World Heritage Day on 5 May 2021, and in the framework of the African Union Year 2021 for “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for …

At Microsoft, we are committed to empowering the next generation of women leaders and change makers in Africa. Microsoft Leap, in partnership with the Africa Development Center, is hosting a …

Application Deadline:  17 May 2021, Each year, The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition receives thousands of entries from young people across the Commonwealth, which are read and judged by a team …

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale …

This two-month internship offers students insight into the real workings of the business world and, in addition, affords them the opportunity to gain practical work experience. By doing so, they can …

Application Deadline: May 29th 2021 The Odyssée artist-in-residency program allows residents whose projects have been selected by a CCR (Centre Culturel de Rencontre), member of the French network, to receive …