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Business, Startups, WomenFUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSMarch 27, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Explore opportunities for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and scientists, including grants, fellowships, prizes, accelerators, and mentorship programs designed to support women-led businesses, innovation, research, and creative work globally. Total Funding Available: $191,000+

UncategorizedJennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant ProgramMarch 25, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $150,000 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Program is accepting applications to support an early-career scientist conducting impactful research projects focused on biodiversity and conservation in Africa.

WomenL’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026March 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026 is requesting applications to support women researchers across the region with up to €15,000 to become part of a prestigious scientific community.

UncategorizedUpcoming Fellowship Grants March 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Explore 6 fellowship opportunities supporting emerging leaders, scientists, artists, and development professionals working in research, community impact, health, and the arts.

WomenEquatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme 2026 for Young Women Scientists (Africa)March 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $25,000 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship supports young African women scientists in the life sciences to advance research and promote equal opportunities in scientific careers.

UncategorizedThe Science and SciLifeLab Prize for Young ScientistsMarch 12, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $30,000 SciLifeLab and Science Prize for Young Scientists recognizes outstanding doctoral research in life sciences and supports early-career scientists by offering global recognition, publication opportunities and financial rewards.

WomenNature Awards: Inspiring Women in Science 2026March 02, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $50,000 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science recognize outstanding women researchers in STEM and impactful initiatives that support girls and women in science careers.

UncategorizedStimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026February 12, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €500,000 Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026 supports cutting-edge, collaborative research in priority innovation areas shaping the future of science and technology.

UncategorizedUNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2026February 04, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $300,000 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences recognises individuals, groups, and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to improving the quality of human life through scientific research in the life sciences.

UncategorizedUpcoming Fellowship GrantsFebruary 20, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Discover 9 unique fellowship grants with deadline in February and March, for early and mid-career researchers and scientists in various discipline.

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