Application Deadline: December 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Rockefeller Foundation Big Bets Fellowship. Each year, the rockerfeller foundation select a diverse and interdisciplinary cohort of changemakers …
Fellowships
Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation 2026/2027 for study at Harvard University ($USD $75,000 Stipend)
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation. The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation* brings individuals to Harvard University to …
Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Obama Foundation’s Africa Leaders Program. The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program aims to inspire, empower, and …
Kinship Conservation Fellowship Program 2026 for Conservationists ($USD 6,000+ Stipend)
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 Kinship Conservation Fellowship Program. The Kinship Conservation Fellowship supports conservation practitioners across the globe. The program is designed …
International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern-African Journalists’ Fellowship Programme 2026 in Germany (3,500 Euro Stipend).
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 IJP Southern-African Journalists’ Fellowship Programme Programme. The Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme is a multiyear effort to foster a …
The Al Jazeera Fellowship 2026 for media professionals and journalism researchers.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Al Jazeera Fellowship. As part of the Al Jazeera Fellowship, journalists and scholars will have the opportunity to …
The Microsoft Research Fellowship 2026 for for faculty, PhD students, and postdocs ($17,000 USD stipend)
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET Applications are now open for the 2026 Microsoft Research Fellowship. The Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD …
Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2026 for African Startups
Application Deadline: November 20th, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship. Halcyon’s 2026 Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa …
The National Health Fellows Programme 2025 for young emerging Nigerian professionals (Monthly Stipend)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 National Health Fellows Programme. The National Health Fellows programme brings together a cohort of emerging professionals across various …
International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judicial Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 for recent Law Graduates – The Hague, Netherlands.
Application Deadline: 5 February 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judicial Fellowship Programme. The Judicial Fellowship Programme, formerly known as the University Traineeship …
The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship 2026 for emerging Leaders worldwide.
Application Deadline: November 30 2025 (Priority Deadline) Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship. The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the …
King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience Fellowships for Small Island Developing States.
Application Deadline: 19 November 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience Fellowships. The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience Fellowships, inspired by His …
Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships 2025/2026 for investigative Journalists (Monthly Stipend)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025, Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering African Academy for Open Source …
The Archivi.ng Fellowship 2026 for Nigerian storytellers, researchers, and technologists (₦1 million monthly stipend)
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Archivi.ng Fellowship. The Archivi.ng Fellowship is a six-month programme for storytellers, researchers, and technologists working to make sense of Nigerian …
The MuseumsLab 2026 Fellowship Programme for African Museum Professionals (Fully Funded to Kigali, Rwanda)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 MuseumsLab Fellowship Programme. TheMuseumsLab is a unique African–European joint learning programme for emerging professionals from Museums, Heritage and …
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 for young Nigerian graduates (Fully paid, 12-month placement).
Application Deadline: 12 November 2025. Applications are now open for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0.. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, build valuable experience, or make an impact …
AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowships 2026 for young African PhD Students (Funded)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowships. AfricaLics is inviting suitable PhD student candidates from universities in African countries to apply …
Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for study at Georgetown University, USA (Funded)
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program. The Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa …
DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026 for postgraduate business students & SMEs.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program. In furtherance of DHL’s goal to connect business students from around the world …
Akademie Schloss Solitude Residential Fellowship 2026/2028 for Creatives, Germany (Fully Funded to Stuttgart, Germany and €1,300 Monthly Stipend)
Application Deadline: l November 14, 2025, at 6 PM CET. A Applications are now open for the 2026 Akademie Schloss Solitude Residential Fellowship. The Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart awards between …
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2026/2027 at Stanford University, USA ($130,000 stipend & Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships. John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships offer journalists an opportunity to step back from …
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2026/2027 for social-change leaders (Fully Funded study at London School of Economics and Political Science)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme. Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social …
ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2026 for young professionals (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship. The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows …
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2026/2027 for mid-career Journalists to study at the University of Michighan-USA (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship. The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists two rare commodities: time and resources. Journalists eager for growth …
Anzisha Prize Fellowship Program 2026 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Anzisha Prize Fellowship Program. Anzisha is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, …
The HumAngle Fellowship on Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons for middle-career and senior journalists in Nigeria (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 HumAngle Fellowship on Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons. HumAngle, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red …
Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship 2026 for Eastern and Southern Africa women scholars.
Application Deadline: 3 November 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship. The transformative 9-month program designed to equip women scientists with the knowledge, …
Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Promoting Women in Global Health. (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellowship Program. To equip and empower more leaders in global health, the Harvard …
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Idia Fellowship Program. Over an impactful 12-month journey, our fellows will dive deep into how AI-enabled smartphones are …
Dalai Lama Fellowship 2026 for emerging changemakers (Fully Funded to Contemplative Leadership Assembly)
Application Deadline: November 12, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Dalai Lama Fellowship. Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) offers a one-year fellowship program for emerging changemakers aiming to cultivate …
The Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2026 for mid-career emerging Global Leaders (Fully Funded to Yale University, USA)
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Applications are now open for the 2026 Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program …
Echidna Global Scholars Program 2026 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ($26,500 USD Stipend & Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Echidna Global Scholars Program at Brookings Institution. The Echidna Global Scholars Program at the Center for Universal Education …
WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2026/2027 for master’s or doctoral students ($30,000 per year)
Application Deadline: December 18, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships. Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026 Economist Program for recent PhD graduates (three-year program at the IMF Washington D.C. headquarters).
Application Deadline: December 4, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program. The IMF is inviting applications for its 2026 Economist Program (EP). As …
UNFCCC-UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme 2026 for young professionals (Funded to Bonn, Germany)
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNFCCC-UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme. The UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme offers young people from …
The HumAngle Foundation SCOJA Fellowship 2025 for community journalists and advocates
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Strengthening Community Journalism and Human Rights Advocacy in Northern Nigeria (SCOJA) Fellowship. With the aim of promoting accountability …
Africa Check Fellowship Programme 2025 for African fact-checkers and journalists.
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Check Fellowship Programme. Africa Check and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite African fact-checkers and journalists with a keen interest in …
The Open Notebook (TON) Early-Career Fellowship Program 2026 for early-career science journalists ($4,000 Stipend).
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Open Notebook (TON) Early-Career Fellowship Program. The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. …
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2026 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at AfDB, UNECA & ITC with an Annual Stipend of $100,000).
Application Deadline: November 20, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor …
