a global program supporting PhD students, postdocs, and faculty to collaborate with Microsoft Research on groundbreaking challenges

Fully funded fellowship offers in‑person research opportunities, access to Cambridge libraries and resources, a subsistence allowance & more

competitive fellowship supports experienced scholars conducting research in peacebuilding, mediation, intersectionality & sustainability

If you’re an early-career researcher based in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) with a strong interest in the intersections of violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC), the SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships 2026  are a remarkable opportunity to advance your work, build capacity, and generate locally led evidence. Below is a full breakdown of the fellowship, how it works, who it’s for, and how to apply — plus additional context and tips. 🎓 SV

Open to African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners, the fellowship provides up to $12,000 for 9 months of research.

Up to £45,000 for Jewish Studies scholars in Europe. Gain protected research time, funding for teaching buyouts, and support.

Fully funded 2-year postdoctoral positions in Germany for researchers facing political restrictions in the USA.

fully funded program supports postdoctoral and senior researchers from around the world to conduct collaborative research in Japan

fully funded research opportunity for scientists from developing countries to collaborate with UvA’s Faculty of Science.

prestigious program offers early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences up to £20,000, office space, mentoring, and more

up to R350,000 per year to pursue innovative research at one of Africa’s leading universities.

This fellowship supports pre‑ and post‑doctoral scholars conducting policy-oriented research on China’s global engagement in development.

Fellows receive competitive salaries, research funding up to $8,000, and professional development opportunities in Boulder, Colorado.

3-year fellowship supporting early career researchers to pursue original, high-impact research in the UK

Fully funded opportunities for international scholars in humanities, early modern studies, and digital humanities in Germany

A prestigious program for scholars and practitioners to lead interdisciplinary AI and digital society research, with funding up to $75,000.

receive up to $60,000 to support six to twelve months of full-time research in the humanities. Open to scholars worldwide

fully funded 12-month residential program for at-risk scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and law. Hosted by TU Dortmund University

prestigious opportunity for early-career researchers in biological and physical sciences to conduct independent research at Cambridge

CAD $60,000 for one year to write a major online art-book on Canadian art; open to early-career scholars with a PhD, deadline 16 January.