Weekly Scholarship Round-Up: Funding for Students & Researchers

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Researchment Academy exists to help scholars, researchers, and aspiring academics unlock opportunities. As part of that mission, we now publish a weekly, carefully curated list of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and research funding on the Glintplus blog.

Each Wednesday, our team verifies and selects opportunities across undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postdoctoral, and early-career levels, as well as research-specific funding and academic development programmes. Whether you’re seeking full study funding, a travel grant, or support for your next project, this page is your one-stop weekly digest—designed to save you time and help you take the next bold step.

What you’ll find each week

• Verified opportunities only with official application links
• Clear deadlines (or listing dates where deadlines aren’t provided)
• Eligibility highlights (level, field/discipline, nationality/region)

Scholarship Opportunities Currently Open

Open scholarships, fellowships & research grants for international applicants (Master’s/PhD/Postdoc/early‑career). They are sorted by the earliest Closing date first:

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Consortia of ≥3 organisations in ≥3 countries (EU/Assoc. + worldwide) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Consortia apply; supports international/inter‑sectoral staff mobility (incl. PhD candidates & postdocs) via secondments.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026).
  • Closing Date: 16 Apr 2026 17:00 CEST

NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) — United Kingdom – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: UK host required; outline proposals addressing NICE evidence gaps; international co‑applicants possible under NIHR rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Public health; evidence for NICE (Stage 1).
  • Closing Date: 21 Apr 2026 13:00 UK

UKRI (BBSRC) Early Independence Fellowships (Outline Stage) — UK Research and Innovation – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding, meet the individual eligibility criteria, hold a PhD qualification or have relevant research experience combined with clear evidence of leadership potential.
  • Discipline/Area: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences.
  • Closing Date: 22 Apr 2026 13:00 UK

European Commission — EU – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Innovation Fund NZT 2025. Large-scale decarbonisation; multi‑partner consortia; universities often eligible partners.
  • Discipline/Area: Climate/energy decarbonisation (large-scale projects).
  • Closing Date: 23 April 2026

UKRI Metascience Research Grants (Round Two) — UK Research and Innovation – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged.
  • Discipline/Area: Science, Innovation and Technology, Humanities.
  • Closing Date: 23 April 2026

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) — Japan – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PhD holders seeking postdoctoral research in Japan; host researcher/institution in Japan required; eligibility and nomination route per JSPS Standard (2nd) call..
  • Discipline/Area: Postdoctoral research fellowship.
  • Closing Date: 28 April 2026

Culture Moves Europe / Goethe-Institut (EU) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Individual mobility grants for artists & cultural professionals in Creative Europe countries; rolling monthly cutoffs.
  • Discipline/Area: Arts & culture mobility (all disciplines in culture sector).
  • Closing Date: 2026-04-30 23:59 CET (monthly cutoffs)

Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) — France – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Consortia led by French institutions under the PEPR ICCARE programme; international partners permitted per call text.
  • Discipline/Area: Interdisciplinary climate/environment (PEPR ICCARE).
  • Closing Date: 07 May 2026

NEH – Fellowships (USA) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: 6–12 month individual research/writing fellowships; individuals apply directly.
  • Discipline/Area: Humanities (individual fellowships).
  • Closing Date: 2026-05-10 (anticipated)

UK Research and Innovation — United Kingdom – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding; supports early to mid-stage commercialisation of research.
  • Discipline/Area: Translation / Proof of Concept (all disciplines).
  • Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) — United Kingdom – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Business–academic partnerships aligned to National Materials Innovation Strategy; UK host eligibility applies; collaborative research programme.
  • Discipline/Area: Materials innovation partnerships.
  • Closing Date: 14 May 2026

NIHR Evidence Synthesis Programme (United Kingdom) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Researcher-led evidence synthesis proposals; applicants/host organisation must meet NIHR eligibility; topic must fit programme scope and submission rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Evidence synthesis (health & social care).
  • Closing Date: 18 May 2026 (1:00pm UK time)

UKRI–ESRC (United Kingdom) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Single UK-based project lead at an ESRC-eligible organisation; UK entity required for each UK co-lead; non‑UK co‑leads may be included (must add value and follow UKRI rules).
  • Discipline/Area: Social science / labour market policy (evidence & evaluation).
  • Closing Date: 19 May 2026 (4:00pm UK time)

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) — Japan – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: ACT-X FY2026 applicants must fit the programme’s early-career profile and thematic call conditions; host and proposal requirements per JST call.
  • Discipline/Area: Early-career research programme.
  • Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) — Japan – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PRESTO FY2026 applicants must meet JST eligibility and submit within one of the designated research areas announced in the call.
  • Discipline/Area: Strategic basic research.
  • Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) — Japan – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: CREST FY2026 requires team-based proposals within the designated research areas and compliance with JST host and submission rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Team-based strategic research.
  • Closing Date: 02 June 2026

JST + Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology — Japan / Vietnam – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Japan–Vietnam collaborative teams in semiconductors; joint proposal with eligible partners under the NEXUS FY2026 call rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Bilateral joint research (semiconductors).
  • Closing Date: 03 June 2026

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) — Japan – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Researchers applying through the Short-term (PE) 3rd call; host in Japan required; eligibility depends on nationality/affiliation track under JSPS rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Short-term postdoctoral fellowship.
  • Closing Date: 12 June 2026

German Research Foundation (DFG) — Germany – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Research groups applying under the Emmy Noether Groups call in Methods in Artificial Intelligence; eligibility and leadership requirements per DFG scheme.
  • Discipline/Area: AI methods research funding.
  • Closing Date: 18 June 2026

William T. Grant Foundation — United States – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Early-career researchers with strong mentoring and institutional support; programme focuses on reducing inequality affecting young people in the US.
  • Discipline/Area: Youth policy / social science.
  • Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Wellcome — Global – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Researchers at eligible host institutions developing late-stage clinical trial proposals in infectious disease; must meet award-specific eligibility and partnership requirements.
  • Discipline/Area: Infectious disease / clinical trials.
  • Closing Date: End of Jul 2026

University of Oxford, UK – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Apply to Oxford by your course’s Dec/Jan funding deadline.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (Master’s/DPhil) – Clarendon Scholarships (auto‑consideration).
  • Closing Date: Course deadline (Dec/Jan)

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PhD; host in Germany; rolling; selection meetings Mar/Jul/Nov.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (Postdoc/Experienced) – Humboldt Research Fellowship.
  • Closing Date: Rolling (apply anytime)

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PhD; from developing/transition countries; project relevant to sustainable development; host in Germany.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines, developing countries focus (Postdoc/Experienced) – Georg Forster Research Fellowship.
  • Closing Date: Rolling (apply anytime)

Harvard University (Origins of Life Initiative) / partners, United States – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PhD in relevant science discipline; suitable host/mentor; strong publication record; proposal and references.
  • Discipline/Area: Origins of life / Astrobiology (Postdoc fellowships – multiple openings).
  • Closing Date: Varies by fellowship/role (see host page)

DFG – Walter Benjamin Programme (Germany) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Postdoctoral researchers; independent project in Germany or abroad.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines.
  • Closing Date: Rolling (apply anytime)

Mitacs Globalink Research Award (Canada + partner countries) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Senior undergrad/grad/postdoc; projects 12–24 weeks abroad; eligible institutions.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines.
  • Closing Date: Rolling (apply anytime)

National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Varies by role; typically PhD for postdoc/research fellow; check each vacancy for eligibility and documents.
  • Discipline/Area: Academic & Research vacancies (multiple disciplines; multiple roles).
  • Closing Date: Multiple / varies (open roles listed on portal)

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Varies by role; typically PhD for postdoc/research fellow; check each vacancy for eligibility and documents.
  • Discipline/Area: Academic & Research vacancies (multiple disciplines; multiple roles).
  • Closing Date: Multiple / varies (open roles listed on portal)

The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong SAR – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Varies by role; check each vacancy for eligibility and documents.
  • Discipline/Area: Academic & Research vacancies (multiple disciplines; multiple roles).
  • Closing Date: Multiple / varies (open roles listed on portal)

University of British Columbia – 4YF (Canada) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Award is allocated by UBC graduate programmes to top PhD students; no separate application by student.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (Doctoral funding).
  • Closing Date: No fixed deadline (internal nomination)

Kellogg College, University of Oxford — UK – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Fully-funded DPhil scholarships exploring nature’s role in human health; announcement 18 Nov 2025 (first awards for 2026 intake).
  • Discipline/Area: Nature, Health & Wellbeing — DPhil Scholarships (interdisciplinary public health / environment).
  • Closing Date: Unspecified (see page)

University of Michigan (Ross School of Business), United States – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Varies by fellowship; typically PhD; application materials per programme (CV, papers, references).
  • Discipline/Area: Research & postdoctoral fellowships and vacancies (multiple disciplines).
  • Closing Date: Multiple / varies (see programme page)

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Country‑specific application via Swiss Embassy; research proposal; host acceptance.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (PhD/Postdoc/Research stay).
  • Closing Date: Varies by country (typically Oct–Dec)

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters — various universities (Europe) – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; apply directly to chosen EMJM programme via catalogue.
  • Discipline/Area: All disciplines (Multiple EMJM master programmes).
  • Closing Date: Varies by programme (typically Oct–Jan)

European Commission / Horizon Europe — EU & Associated Countries – Learn More

• • Major Requirements: PhD holders; mobility rules apply; host institution required; eligibility per MSCA PF rules.
  • Discipline/Area: Postdoctoral Research — All disciplines (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026).
  • Closing Date: 09 Sep 2026 (scheduled)

Make the most of this page

• Bookmark it and check back every Wednesday.
• Skim the tags, then open the official page to confirm details before applying.
• Note that deadlines often close at 23:59 in the host institution’s time zone—plan accordingly.
• Share the page with classmates and colleagues; opportunities often fit more than one profile.

Quick “ready-to-apply” checklist

• Updated CV (two pages is ideal)
• Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement (and a short research pitch if applicable)
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Two referees (pre-informed) with current emails
• Proof of language proficiency (where required)
• Passport scan and any portfolio/work samples relevant to your field.

We’re committed to keeping this list clean, current, and genuinely useful. While we summarise for speed, always rely on the official call for final eligibility and conditions. Researchment Academy does not charge fees, accept payments for placement, or influence selection outcomes—we simply help you find and act on the right opportunities, faster.

Important: Legitimate scholarships typically do not charge an application fee. Requests for money at the application stage—often labelled “processing” or “redemption” fees—are a red flag. Also, you don’t need to pay anyone to “find” or “secure” a scholarship. Always verify any payment request on the funder’s official site before complying.

Please note that some additional costs may be incurred outside of the scholarship application process (for example, a university admissions application fee or a third-party document verification portal). These are charged by universities/portals—not by the scholarship itself—and are sometimes waivable. Always confirm on the university’s official page.

If you spot an error or want to suggest a funding call, please use the contact page on our website. To never miss an update, subscribe to our social media pages. See you next Wednesday—new opportunities go live then!

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The International Scholar’s Toolkit

Winning a scholarship is just the first step; succeeding in a new country requires preparation and the right infrastructure. To help you navigate your relocation and sustain your research focus abroad, we have curated this list of essential resources. We benefit from Amazon Associates on some of the recommended kits. This helps support our research and content sourcing.

Essentials for the Move & Relocation

Moving your life to a new country is a logistical challenge. These tools ensure you arrive at your destination powered up and with your belongings intact.

• Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside Spinner: If you are moving your life abroad, luggage failure is not an option. This is the frequent-flyer gold standard for durability and packing capacity.

• Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable: A robust, budget-friendly set that covers both your carry-on and check-in needs for the big move.

• Universal Travel Adapter: The first thing you will need when you land. This all-in-one adapter works in over 150 countries and charges multiple devices simultaneously.

• Durable Power Bank: Scholarship interviews and long transit days drain batteries fast. This powerhouse can charge a laptop, phone, and tablet at the same time.

The Mobile Research Station

You likely won’t have a private office immediately. These tools allow you to create a “deep work” environment in dorms, libraries, or shared labs.

• Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones: A non-negotiable tool for shared spaces. Silence background chatter in labs or cafes to focus entirely on your studies.

• Kindle Scribe: Review literature without eye strain. This e-ink tablet lets you read and annotate hundreds of PDFs in a distraction-free environment.

• ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor: Writing a thesis on a single laptop screen is inefficient. This lightweight monitor slides into your backpack and doubles your screen space on the go.

• Logitech MX Master 3S Performance Mouse: If you are spending 10+ hours a day at a computer, wrist health is critical. This ergonomic mouse is a favourite among academics for its comfort and speed-scrolling.

Data Security & Versatility

Protecting your research data and maintaining flexibility is vital when you are far from home.

• SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD: The nightmare scenario is losing your data. This rugged, water-resistant drive is the safest place to back up your research and dissertation drafts.

• Samsung Galaxy Tablet: The ultimate portable research companion. Perfect for reading papers on the train, sketching models, or managing your schedule without hauling a heavy laptop.

Don’t just travel hard—travel smart. Investing in the right gear now prevents headaches during your semester abroad.

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