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The £1,500 Global South Fellowship Program 2026 supports early-career researchers from Global South universities through international research collaboration and academic exchange.

Eight unique opportunities are available for not-for-profit organizations. Deadlines are between May and August 2026

The $250,000 Gender and Learning Evidence Fund 2026 supports implementation research that integrates gender and learning to improve long-term life outcomes.

The IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants offer up to €1,200 financial support to Masters, PhD, and postdoctoral students conducting research in social sciences and humanities across East Africa.

The $25,000 Africa Fellows in Education Program offers two-year, fully supported research fellowships for young African researchers to build expertise in education policy and evidence-based decision-making.

The €1,500 Jana Robeyst Trust Fund is a conservation-focused grant program that supports early-career researchers working to protect endangered mammals in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The $1,500,000 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund is a global funding opportunity designed to support innovative solutions that improve lives in developing countries.

The $60,000 Just Tech Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity designed to support individuals working at the intersection of technology and society.

If you have a strong research background and a passion for writing, the £1,000 Conversation Prize for Writers 2026 could help launch your next stage as a published writer, commentator or nonfiction author.

The May 2026 funding list features more than 60 opportunities worth $50M+ (₦75B+) in grants, prizes, fellowships, and investments across sectors such as climate, health, AI, agriculture, education, and social impact. It supports entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, researchers, and creatives globally, with strong opportunities for Africa.