Funding Opportunities
Funding Agency | Funding | Description | Week of Opening/Deadline | Web Links |
USAID’s Pacific American Fund | (1) up to USD 150,000; (2) USD 150,001 to USD 1,000,000. | The Pacific American Fund Year 3 Grants Cycle is now seeking concept papers from Pacific Islands-based organizations addressing: (1) climate change adaptation; (2) environment, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource governance; (3) disaster risk reduction, and disaster resilience building; (4) access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. All grants are required to address gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, and social inclusion.
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Application close: 31 March 2023 |
https://www.socialsolutions.biz/pacificamericanfund/ |
U.S Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu | Typical approved proposals range from US$5,000-$15,000.
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The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva considers small grant requests on a quarterly basis (pending funding availability).
The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Embassy Goals listed below. Embassy Goals:
Following the review, results will be communicated via email. If your proposal is selected we will meet to negotiate the grant, discuss requirements and request further information. Public Diplomacy Grants will not fund: |
If you are interested in applying for a small grant please download the Application Form and submit it to PDsuva@state.gov. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee on the following timeline:
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https://fj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities |
ACU Gender Grants |
ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus.
The grants can be used for a diverse range of projects, workshops, and events in areas such as:
What does the grant include? Grants of up to GBP 1000 are available for staff at ACU member universities to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote gender equity and equality. Grantees are required to submit a short interim report halfway through their project and a comprehensive final report within one month after completing their project. Previous Applicants If you have previously applied for an ACU Gender Grant you are welcome to apply again. However, please note if your previous application was successful and you have already received an ACU Gender Grant, you will not be eligible to reapply. To find out more email gender@acu.ac.uk |
Applications open: Monday 8 May 2023 Applications close: Monday 3 July 2023 |
https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-university-staff/grants/acu-gender-grants/
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities |
Commonwealth Peace & Reconciliation Challenge Grants |
Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Challenge Grants are aimed at academic and professional staff at ACU member universities, and the grants can be used to support initiatives advancing peace, reconciliation, and indigenous knowledge.
Grants of up to GBP 2, 500 each are available to support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network:
From designing new learning modules to improve the understanding of settler-Indigenous relations in Canada, to promoting a decolonised approach to studying abroad – last year’s Peace and Reconciliation Challenge Grants funded a range of initiatives led by our member universities. Applications could include ideas for:
What does the grant include? Four grants of up to GBP 2,500 each, will be available for ACU members to meet the costs of organising projects that promote the aims and priorities of the Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network. This funding is only available for ACU members and we encourage applicants to collaborate with other ACU member institutions to promote further Commonwealth partnerships. We will also accept applications that are led by ACU members but are in partnership with institutions outside of our network. Grant applications that allow matching or additional funds from the applicant’s institution will be looked upon favourably. Grantees are required to submit a short interim report halfway through their project and a comprehensive final report within one month after completing their project. Additionally, any outputs (e.g. toolkits, papers etc.) developed through the grants are to be made available to the Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network and wider ACU network. More information To find out more, email reconciliation@acu.ac.uk |
Applications open: Monday 13 February 2023 Applications close: Monday 10 April 2023
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities | Higher Education and the SDGs Challenge Grants | We believe that international collaboration is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda.
The ACU Higher Education and the SDGs Challenge Grants fund collaborative work for professional and academic staff at member universities. The grants focus on the ACU Higher Education and the SDGs priority themes, which are:
What the grant includes
More information To find out more, email SDGs@acu.ac.uk |
Applications open: Monday 6 March 2023
Applications close: Tuesday 2 May 2023 |
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities |
Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants
Theme: Global Challenge |
ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Open to academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network (CCRN):
The grants can be used for a diverse range of projects, workshops and events in areas such as:
To date, the grants have funded a diverse range of climate action projects in universities across the Commonwealth – from sea-temperature monitoring in the coral reefs of Fiji, to integrating indigenous knowledge on climate change adaptation with academia in New Zealand. What does the grant include? Four grants of up to GBP 2,500 each are available for staff at ACU member universities to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote the aims and priorities of the CCRN. This funding is only available for ACU members and we encourage applicants to collaborate with other ACU member institutions to promote further Commonwealth partnerships. We will also accept applications that are led by ACU members, but are in partnership with institutions outside of our network. Grant applications that allow matching or additional funds from the applicant’s institution will be looked upon favourably. Grantees are required to submit a short interim report halfway through their project and a comprehensive final report within one month after completing their project. Additionally, any outputs (e.g. toolkits, papers etc.) developed through the grants are to be made available to the CCRN and wider ACU network. More information To find out more, email resilience@acu.ac.uk |
Applications open: Monday 16 January 2023
Applications close: Monday 13 March 2023 |
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities |
HR in HE Community Challenge Grants
Theme: Strengthening universities |
HR professionals continue to play a vital role in supporting university leaders, staff and students to navigate the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as exploring future ways of working and learning.
In light of this, the ACU introduced the HR in HE Community Challenge Grants in 2021. The grants aim to support university HR practitioners in the ever-changing world of work by encouraging collaboration and promoting the sharing of good practice. The grants can be used to support a diverse range of virtual or in-person projects, workshops, or events, such as:
Who can apply? The grants are available to staff at ACU member universities working in the area of human resources. We encourage applicants to collaborate with other ACU member universities to promote further Commonwealth partnerships, but this is not essential. What does the grant include? Please request the amount needed for your project. A total budget of GBP 10,000 is available for this grant scheme. This can be allocated as a number of smaller or larger grants. The grants are available to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote the essential work of HR and the aims of the HR in HE Community. Institutions that might be willing to match or provide additional funds will be looked upon favourably, but this is not essential. About the HR in HE Community The HR in HE Community is a forum for all staff working in HR, from the most experienced professionals to those looking to increase, expand or develop their institution’s HR function. The community provides a space for colleagues from across the Commonwealth to share their knowledge, experience and good practice, showcase ideas, and discover potential avenues for collaboration. Members can also keep up-to-date with the latest trends and opportunities and promote the work of their team and university. |
Applications open: Monday 12 June 2023
Applications close: Monday 14 August 2023 |
https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-university-staff/grants/hr/
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Royal Society |
Wolfson Fellowship (UK international recruitment) |
The Royal Society‘s Wolfson Fellowships provide funding to support the recruitment of internationally renowned researchers to the UK. Applicants must have a firm offer from a UK university and those requiring a visa to work in the UK are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa. The research must be within The Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.
Fellowship provides up to 300,000 GBP in funding, including indirect costs, for up to 5 years. Intended for: Mid-career researchers|Senior researchers Discipline: Chemistry|Engineering sciences|Life sciences|Natural sciences|Physics |
Applications open: January 25, 2023 Applications close: March 22, 2023. |
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The Royal Society |
International Exchange Fund |
The International Exchange Fund from The Royal Society promotes new scientific exchanges of UK-based researchers with colleagues worldwide. The main applicant must have a current appointment at a UK research institution. Both the UK applicant and the overseas applicant must hold doctoral degrees. Applications must be within the remit of The Royal Society, including biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics.
Applicants may apply for a total of 12,000 GBP to support bilateral visits over a period of 2 years. Intended for: Early-career principal investigators|Mid-career researchers|Senior researchers Discipline: Life sciences|Mathematics|Natural sciences |
Application Close: March 8, 2023 |
https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/international-exchange-uk-researchers-natural-sciences/
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The Royal Society |
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme (international history of science) |
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme from The Royal Society supports early-career researchers working on the history of science. The grant supports a short-term stay in London to enable the awardee to access The Royal Society Library. Both the UK and international applicants are welcome to apply, including PhD students.
The grant provides 2000 GBP/month for up to 3 months. Intended for: Doctoral students|Early-career principal investigators|Postdoctoral fellows Discipline: Social sciences |
Applications close: March 1, 2023. |
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Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) |
2024 HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships (life science postdoc worldwide) |
The 2024 HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) support recent PhD graduates in non-biological sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering or computer sciences) to fully immerse in life science research through postdoctoral-research training in the life sciences abroad.
Applicants may be of any nationality. Applicants who are nationals of HFSP member countries may conduct their research anywhere in the world. Applicants from non-member countries must conduct their research in a member country. HFSP member countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus (EU part only), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The fellowship provides stipend funding and travel support for 3 years, including additional support for recipients with families. The fellowship does not cover institutional overheads/indirect costs. Intended for: Postdoctoral fellows Discipline: Chemistry|Computer science|Mathematics|Physics |
Applicants must submit a letter of intent by May 11, 2023, and the invited full application by September 28, 2023.
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https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/hfsp-cross-disciplinary-fellowships-postdoc-worldwide/
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Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) |
2024 HFSP Long-term Fellowships (life science postdoc worldwide) |
The 2024HFSP Long-term Fellowships from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) support recent PhD graduates in the biological sciences to continue with their postdoctoral training abroad.
Applicants may be of any nationality. Applicants who are nationals of HFSP member countries may conduct their research anywhere in the world. Applicants from non-member countries must conduct their research in a member country. HFSP member countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus (EU part only), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The fellowship provides stipend funding and travel support for 3 years, including additional support for recipients with families. The fellowship does not cover institutional overheads/indirect costs. Intended for: Postdoctoral fellows Discipline: Life sciences |
Applicants must submit a letter of intent by May 11, 2023, and the invited full application by September 28, 2023.
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https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/hfsp-long-term-fellowships-life-science-postdoc-worldwide/
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Bayer Foundation´s Fellowships |
Jeff Schell Fellowships for Agricultural Science (Germany) |
The Bayer Foundation´s Fellowships are intended to enhance existing study programs, such as MSc and PhD, by enabling students to gain additional training abroad.
Non-Germany based students must spend their Fellowship periods in Germany, while students in Germany must conduct their Fellowship outside of Germany. Specifically, the Jeff Schell Fellowships for Agricultural Science, support students currently enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in natural science or data science whose research has direct impact on crop science. Applicants may apply for up to 10,000 EUR in funding and may spend up to 6 months abroad. Intended for: Doctoral students|Master’s students Discipline: Agricultural sciences|Data science|Life sciences |
Application open: February 13, 2023 Application close: April 10, 2023. |
https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/jeff-schell-fellowships-agricultural-science-germany/
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ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO |
PhD Scholarship (developing country scholars in China) |
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is supported by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO).
The scholarship provides up to 7000 CNY/month + additional expenses for 4 years. The scholarship supports 40 students/scholars from developing countries to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years in the following subject areas:
Applicants must be nationals of developing countries. Intended for: Doctoral students Discipline: Agricultural sciences|Chemistry|Computer science|Earth science|Engineering sciences|Life sciences|Neuroscience|Social sciences|Space science Challenge: SDG4 – Quality Education |
This is an annual fellowship and the next application deadline is February 15, 2023.
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The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
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TWAS-IsDB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme |
The TWAS-IsDB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to advance research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing recipients with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science. Applicants may apply for postdoctoral programs in the following research areas:
Applicants must be nationals of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo,Uganda, or Yemen. The host institution must be based in a developing nation. The fellowship is for 3 to 6 months and the selected scientist will be provided with a monthly allowance based on the cost of living in the host country to cover expenses such as accommodation, food and health insurance. The fellowship will offer an allowance for bench fee costs up to USD 2,600 as a contribution towards laboratory expenses necessary for the awardee’s research. The fellowship will cover the cost of a round-trip air ticket up to USD1,000. Intended for: Postdoctoral fellows Discipline: Agricultural sciences|Chemical engineering|Engineering sciences|Environmental sciences|Life sciences Challenge: SDG |
Applications close: March 6, 2023 | https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/twas-isdb-postdoctoral-fellowship-developing-countries/
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