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The $5,000 TWAS–Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a biennial international award recognizing outstanding mathematical research by scientists living and working in Africa or the Arab region.

The $75,000 RELX Environmental Challenge is a global innovation competition focused on environmental sustainability and resilience.

The $100,000 Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation is a prestigious biennial award sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman to recognize outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Health systems and nursing organizations from low to mid-resource countries are invited to apply for grant funding of up to $175,000 to support innovative nurse-led projects that strengthen workforce wellbeing and improve healthcare work environments

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

The $100,000 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is an international film competition based in Australia that invites short films and documentaries centered on disability themes. 

The $1,000,000 HIPA International Photography Award invites photographers aged 18 and above to submit original works across five categories, including Family, Sports, AI-based creative photography, and storytelling portfolios. 

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

The €10,000 Construction Startup Competition seeks applications from early-stage startups developing innovative solutions for the construction and built environment sectors.

The £5,000 True Colours Trust Small Grants Programme aims to strengthen palliative care services in Africa by supporting registered hospices and care providers.