Call for proposals – February 2026
1.
| Name of call | HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09 – AU–EU Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €7 million |
| Deadline | 23 September 2027 |
| Grant summary | Supports coordination, policy dialogue, and partnership building between Africa and Europe on food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture research. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09 |
2.
| Name of call | HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04 Supporting the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €4.5 million |
| Deadline | 15 April 2026 |
| Grant Summary | Call aims to strengthen international cooperation on Atlantic Ocean research, governance, and innovation, supporting sustainable ocean management |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/global-search?isExactMatch=true&keywords=HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04%20Supporting%20the%20All-Atlantic%20Ocean%20Research%20and%20Innovation%20Alliance |
3.
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05 – Development of novel small-molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €45 million |
| Deadline | 13 Apr 2027 |
| Grant summary | Funds research into discovery and development of small-molecule antiviral drugs targeting emerging or re-emerging pathogens to strengthen epidemic preparedness and response. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05 |
4.
| Name of Call | Conservation Initiatives Grants 2026 |
| Funding agency | Zoological Association of America (ZAA) |
| Amount | US$5000 |
| Deadline | 15th April 2026 2026 |
| Grant summary | The Conservation Initiatives Grants aim to: support the protection of endangered species and their habitats, fund field-based and scientific conservation projects, encourage multidisciplinary approaches to species and habitat conservation, promote community engagement and education to strengthen conservation outcomes |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development/submit-applications-for-conservation-initiatives-grants-2026/ |
5.
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07 – Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from influenza, RSV and other respiratory viruses |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €38 million |
| Deadline | 13 April 2027 |
| Grant Summary | Call aims to strengthen international cooperation on Atlantic Ocean research, governance, and innovation, supporting sustainable ocean management |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&callIdentifier=HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate |
6.
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08 – Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | € 45 million |
| Deadline | 13 April 2027 |
| Grant Summary | Funds research into new antimicrobial agents and strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), addressing one of the most critical global public health challenges. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&callIdentifier=HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate |
7.
| Name of call | Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI): |
| Funding agency | TWAS UNESCO |
| Amount | USD 67,700 |
| Deadline | 31 March 2026. |
| Grant summary | This competitive funding programme is designed to strengthen scientific capacity on the continent by supporting talented researchers at a critical transition point in their careers—from postdoctoral or junior research roles to independent principal investigators. |
| Link | https://twas.org/opportunity/seed-grant-new-african-principal-investigators-sg-napi |
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04 – Development of novel vaccines for viral diseases |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €45 million |
| Deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Grant Summary | Supports the development of innovative vaccines targeting viral diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential, focusing on improved safety, effectiveness, scalability, and rapid deployment. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04 |
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9.
| Name of call | Genomics in Context Awards: collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics |
| Funding agency | Wellcome |
| Amount | £500,000 |
| Deadline | 16 March 2026 |
| Grant summary | These awards will support transdisciplinary teams to catalyse research discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. Funded projects will be given the time and resources to create new research agendas and explore innovative ways of working. |
| Link | https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards |
10.
| Name of call | Postgraduate Research Grants – Doctoral research project |
| Funding agency | National Research Fund (NRF) |
| Amount | Ksh 2,000,000 |
| Deadline | 6 March 2026 |
| Grant summary | NRF invites applications for Postgraduate Research Grants for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. This national research call is a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening Kenya’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) ecosystem by supporting high-quality postgraduate research that contributes to innovation, evidence-based policymaking, and inclusive national development in line with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) |
| Link | https://grantsportal.nrf.go.ke/all_calls.php |
11.
| Name of call | Postgraduate Research Grants – Master’s research project |
| Funding agency | National Research Fund (NRF) |
| Amount | Ksh 500,000 |
| Deadline | 6 March 2026 |
| Grant summary | NRF invites applications for Postgraduate Research Grants for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. This national research call is a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening Kenya’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) ecosystem by supporting high-quality postgraduate research that contributes to innovation, evidence-based policymaking, a nd inclusive national development in line with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) |
| Link | https://grantsportal.nrf.go.ke/all_calls.php |
12
| Name of call | Green ERA-Hub: biomass production and utilisation |
| Funding agency | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC |
| Amount | £2,500,000 |
| Deadline | 25 March 2026 |
| Grant sum ary | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will support international research collaborations in biotechnological applications to improve the utilisation of biomass (Topic B). Applications must include UK teams and at least two eligible partners from at least two different member countries co-funders. |
| Link | https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/green-era-hub-biomass-production-and-utilisation-full-proposal/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
13.
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-06 – Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from pathogens with epidemic potential |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €38 million |
| Deadline | 13th April 2027 |
| Grant Summary | Funds research to improve integrated management of water, nutrients, and energy in African agriculture to enhance climate resilience and productivity. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&callIdentifier=HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate |
14.
| Name of call | Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH) Program 2026 |
| Funding agency | Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH) |
| Amount | Unidentified |
| Deadline | 20th March 2026 |
| Grant Summary | he EV4GH 2026 venture aims to expand the global network with new Emerging Voices from across the world, specifically, historically underrepresented countries and regions. We are seeking applicants with diverse experiential and disciplinary backgrounds. The venture is a blended learning program and consists of a 4-week distance learning phase, followed by a 2-week face-to-face phase held prior to the 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in November 2026. |
| Link | https://www.ev4gh.net/call-for-applications-2026 |
15.
| Name of call | Wellcome Trust – Discovery Awards |
| Funding agency | Wellcome Trust |
| Amount | £3.5 million |
| Deadline | 31 March 2026 |
| Grant summary | This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas. Research can be in any discipline – including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), experimental medicine, humanities and social science, clinical/allied health sciences, and public health or be in a single discipline or multidisciplinary |
| Link | https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-discovery-awards?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
16.
| Name of call | Research & Policy (R&P) Grant for Early Career Researchers |
| Funding agency | European Union |
| Amount | €20,000 |
| Deadline | 31st March 2026 |
| Grant summary | An annual funding initiative designed to support promising researchers in conducting high-quality, policy-relevant secondary analyses of international education data. Jointly implemented by the European Commission (Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture – DG EAC) and the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), the grant focuses on strengthening research capacity and informing education policy within the European Education Area. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/02/07/grant-13/ |
17.
| Name of call | Call for African Urban Innovations: African Cities Innovation Fund (ACIF) |
| Funding agency | African Cities Innovation Fund (ACIF) |
| Amount | USD 75000 |
| Deadline | 31st March 2026 |
| Grant Summary | This call aims to identify innovations that are already demonstrating strong place-based impact and have clear pathways to scale, particularly those designed by or implemented in close partnership with African nationals. |
| Link | https://www.millionlives.co/call-for-african-urban-innovations |
18.
| Name of call | Knowledge Transfer Grant : STREAMING Consortium |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €25,000 |
| Deadline | 02 March 2026 |
| Grant Summary | STREAMING is a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action dedicated to advancing sustainable trade regimes between Europe and AfricaThe call is designed to fund short- to medium-term initiatives that translate research results, technological advancements, and innovative practices into tangible outcomes with societal, economic, and environmental relevance. |
| Link | https://streamingproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Appendix-1-Open-Call-for-Proposals.pdf |
19.
| Name of call | CERV Gender Equality call |
| Funding agency | European Union |
| Amount | € 23 million |
| Deadline | 28 April 2026 |
| Grant Summary | The call aims to support the development and implementation of comprehensive measures that ensure women’s full enjoyment of rights, promote gender equality, and address systemic inequalities in workplaces, public life, and media. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2026-GE-WORK-LIFE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&frameworkProgramme=43251589&callIdentifier=CERV-2026-GE&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate |
20.
| Name of call | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI): Education and Workforce Development Program |
| Funding agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) |
| Amount | USD 650,000 |
| Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
| Grant Summary | The AFRI EWD program focuses on developing human capital across the full education continuum. Rather than supporting research alone, the program prioritizes learning, skills development, and career pathways that respond to evolving challenges in food systems, agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. |
| Link | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-education-workforce-development |
21.
| Name of call | Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) Program |
| Funding agency | Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) |
| Amount | EUR 25 million |
| Deadline | 25th February 2026 |
| Grant Summary | Facility supports initiatives in energy, transport, and industry sectors, integrating policy, finance, and technical assistance to accelerate Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and sustainable development. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/environment-2/call-for-projects-mitigation-action-facility-program/ |
22.
| Name of call | Scholars in Global Women’s Health Research Program; Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH) |
| Funding agency | KEMRI |
| Amount | Unidentified |
| Deadline | 20, February 2026 |
| Grant Summary | This program seeks to build capacity and leadership in women’s health research and innovation across Africa. The Scholars selected for the program will be provided with training delivered by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), the host institution for the program, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities facilitated by NAM, to help them achieve this goal. |
| Link | https://kgs.ac.ke/lea-wh/ |
23.
| Name of call | HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage – Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA) |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €12 million |
| Deadline | 8th April 2027 |
| Grant Summary | Funds research to improve integrated management of water, nutrients, and energy in African agriculture to enhance climate resilience and productivity. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage |
24.
| Name of call | Applications open for FIFA Global Citizen’s Education Fund |
| Funding agency | The Global Citizen |
| Amount | USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 |
| Deadline | 31-Dec-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Global Citizen Education Fund, in partnership with FIFA, is now inviting applications from grassroots and community-based organisations worldwide that aim to expand access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/children/applications-open-for-fifa-global-citizens-education-fund/ |
25.
| Name of call | Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund |
| Funding agency | The CIEIF |
| Amount | $75,000 |
| Deadline | 15 March, 2026 |
| Grant summary | The initiative seeks to encourage innovative, transparent, and socially responsible approaches to field testing climate intervention technologies, ensuring that both environmental and societal implications are well understood before large-scale implementation. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/information-technology/rfps-climate-intervention-environmental-impact-fund/ |
26.
| Name of call | The Holohil Grant Program (HGP) |
| Funding agency | Holohil |
| Amount | CAD $2,500 per quarter |
| Deadline | 15 April 2026 |
| Grant Summary | The Holohil Grant Program (HGP) is a global funding initiative designed to support conservation professionals and scientific researchers conducting wildlife tracking and conservation studies.The program offers financial assistance, along with refurbished or new Holohil transmitter units, to help advance projects that contribute to scientific knowledge, species conservation, and public awareness. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/call-for-applications-holohil-grant-program/ |
27.
| Name of call | STDF Project Grants Funding |
| Funding agency | Standard and Trade Development Facility (STDF) |
| Amount | US$ 1,000,000 |
| Deadline | 1 March 2026 |
| Grant Summary | Funds are available for Project Grants that improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements. |
| Link | https://standardsfacility.org/project/apply |
28.
| Name of call | Transform RAK Research Grants Program 2026 |
| Funding agency | Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research |
| Amount | USD 34,000 |
| Deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Grant summary | Funding covers fieldwork, travel, accommodation, living costs, and research support, with recipients expected to produce policy-relevant outputs and engage with the community. Grants focus on policy, education, public health, social sciences, and community development to create real-world impact. Early-stage or pilot projects addressing social, educational, public health, or policy-related issues, often through collaborations. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/call-for-applications-transform-rak-research-grants-program/ |
29.
| Name of call | The Bell Fellowship Program – Post doctorial fellowships |
| Funding agency | Havard University |
| Amount | Unidentified |
| Deadline | 3rd March 2026 |
| Grant Summary | The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) at Harvard University invites applications for its 2026–2028 David E. Bell Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a two‑year, fully funded postdoctoral training opportunity for researchers and practitioners in the broad field of population and development. The fellowship supports self‑directed research under the mentorship of Harvard faculty, participation in weekly seminars, leadership and professional development workshops, and communications skills training.. |
| Link | https://popcenter.harvard.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships/bell-fellowship/ |
30.
| Name of call | HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04 – Development of novel vaccines for viral diseases |
| Funding agency | Horizon Europe |
| Amount | €45 million |
| Deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Grant Summary | Supports the development of innovative vaccines targeting viral diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential, focusing on improved safety, effectiveness, scalability, and rapid deployment. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04 |