EDGE Fellowship

*The call for 2024-2026 EDGE Fellowship applications is now OPEN*

We are only receiving applications from Latin America, the Pacific & the Caribbean islands in 2023

One of the most effective ways ZSL’s EDGE of Existence programme works to secure the future of EDGE species is by awarding two year Fellowships to future conservation leaders – EDGE Fellows – who are dedicated to the conservation of poorly-known EDGE species.

The two-year Fellowship comprises of:

• A 4-week Conservation Tools training course at the beginning of the programme to provide Fellows with essential training in techniques to plan and implement their project;
• A grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project on a top-priority EDGE species;
• Ongoing technical support via online modules, web-based tutorials/seminars, and field visits throughout the Fellowship;
• One-to-one support from a scientific advisor based at ZSL or a partner organisation;
• A 2-week Conservation Impact training course in London to help Fellows prepare for the next stage of their career.

You may be eligible for an EDGE Fellowship if you:

• Focus your work on an EDGE species included on the 2023 curated list.
• Are an early-career conservationist with less than ten years’ paid experience.
• Are a resident of the country in which the proposed focal species occurs.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their projects with the EDGE team before applying, and we will be happy to provide feedback on draft applications submitted at least 3 weeks before the deadline.

Application deadline: 23:59 (BST) 16th July 2023

Apply here.

TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and UNESCO-TWAS have established a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries, who wish to pursue research toward a PhD in emerging areas of science and technology, for which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes.

Opening date of this fellowship:15 April 2023

Closing date of this fellowship: 15 September 2023

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.

Programme Details

• TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a maximum period of four years.
• Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country, or may enrol in a PhD course at any University in India.
• Eligible CSIR institutions: Information on CSIR laboratories and institutes can be obtained by following the links from the CSIR homepage (www.csir.res.in). Alternatively, a list of eligible institutes is available here.
• SANDWICH Fellowships (for those registered for a PhD in their home country): The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum period to be decided by the host institute, but no greater than 3 years.
• FULL-TIME Fellowships (for those not registered for a PhD): The Fellowship may be granted for up to a maximum duration of 4 years.
• CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized accommodation.
• The language of instruction for foreign scholars in CSIR laboratories/institutes is English.

Apply here.

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

→International Grant

This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme.

• Where your host organisation is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
• Level of funding: Your salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. If eligible, you may also request additional funding for overseas allowances and overheads.
• Duration of funding: Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.

Application deadline: 05 October 2023, 17:00 GMT

Apply here.

BECA: Alianza Pacífico Pasantías de investigación Estudiantes de doctorado, investigadores y profesores

We share  the terms of reference for the scholarships financed by the Alianza Pacífico program which may be of interest to you or the members of your research groups.

PhD students, researchers and professors: stay of three (3) weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months

• Doctoral students will be able to carry out with this scholarship: courses, co-supervised internships, or research stays within the framework of their postgraduate program at the home university. In either case, you must present a Work Plan endorsed by the tutor researcher at the home university and the tutor researcher at the destination university.
• Professors must occupy this scholarship to teach classes as a visiting professor, for this they must present a Work Program with the subjects they will teach, the level and they must teach at least four (4) hours a week if they are undergraduate programs and at least three (3) hours a week if they are classes in postgraduate programs in general.
• Researchers may join research teams at the destination academic institutions and must present a Work Plan with the details of the research to be carried out. Upon completion of your internship.
  *Researchers: Professionals with a PhD degree.

Application Documents:

Important Dates:

More information about this call:

• For technical questions about the application platforms, contact asanchezp@icetex.gov.co
• For inquiries about the details of the Call, contact the Focal Point in Colombia: www.icetex.gov.co
• Phone number: +00 (57 1) 3821670
• alianzapacifico@icetex.gov.co

Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships

→International Grant

Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships provide a framework for established academics with an international reputation to pursue their research at the EUI.

Fellowships last for up to ten months in one of the EUI’s four Departments which in turn invite fellows to participate in departmental activities (seminars, workshops, colloquia, etc.).

Fellows are encouraged to make contact with researchers sharing their academic interests, may be involved in the teaching and thesis supervision tasks of EUI professors, and associated with one of the research projects being carried out at the EUI.

There are two annual deadlines for applications – 30 March and/or 30 September

• Department of Economics: considers applications for the 30 March and the 30 September deadline.
• Department of Law: considers applications only for the 30 March deadline for fellowships during the following academic year (September to June). While longer stays than 3 months are welcomed, the department normally funds fellows only for one/two months, but provides office space and full library privileges for the entire duration of stay.
• Department of History and Civilisation: considers applications only for the 30 September deadline for fellowships during the following academic year (September to June). While longer stays than 3 months are welcome, the department normally funds fellows only up to 3 months, but provides office space and full library privileges for the entire duration of stay.
• Department of Political and Social Sciences: considers applications only for the 30 September deadline for fellowships during the following academic year (September to June). While longer stays than 3 months are welcomed and desired, the department normally funds fellows only for 3 months, but provides office space and full library privileges for the entire duration of stay.

Apply here.

Scholarships for master programmes (ICP Connect)

→International grant

Candidates that meet the following criteria may apply for an ICP Connect scholarship:

• Nationality and country of residence: Candidates’ must be nationals of one of the 29 eligible countries and must be a resident of one of these countries (not necessarily the same country) at the time of application.
• Age: candidates’ age on January 1 of the year of intake must be no higher than 35 for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master.
• Professional background and experience: Preference will be given to candidates employed in higher education, government or civil society, or those targeting a career in one of these sectors. Candidates employed in the private sector or newly graduated candidates with no work experience may also be considered if they provide a strong motivation and profile.
• Scholarship applications: Candidates may apply for only one ICP Connect scholarship application per year.
• Previously awarded scholarships: Candidates may not have previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a study programme and may not have enrolled in a study programme at a Belgian higher education institution before January 1 of the year of intake.

Confirm your eligibility based on all given criteria in the official webpage.

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for researchers from developing and transition countries

→International grant

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

Through the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications and from all fields. These researches must come from developing and transition countries – excluding PR China and India (see list of countries, PDF). As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.

What we offer?

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice. Hosts may apply for a subsidy for research costs.

You must meet the following criteria:

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship is exclusively for post-doctoral researchers with above-average qualifications from developing or transition countries. Your research must address questions relevant to the further development of your region of origin, regardless of your field.
Deadlines: The Selection Committee responsible for reviewing applications to this programme meets every February, June and October. Please send your completed application form, including any additional documents required, well in advance of the desired selection date. Applications are usually processed within four to eight months. Incomplete or inaccurate applications take longer to process and often have to be postponed to a later Selection Committee meeting.

Please enter the official webpage for more information and how to apply.