Up to £7,000 for a first small-scale nature-conservation project in a Rufford-eligible country, including Malaysia. A staged scheme supports further qualifying work.
Who can apply
Conservation projects in countries on Rufford’s current eligible-country list, including Malaysia. Applicants based in advanced economies may qualify if the project is in an eligible country, is high conservation priority and builds local capacity.
Reporting-cost grants for staff and freelance journalists worldwide pursuing in-depth, underreported stories. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Who can apply
Staff and freelance journalists of all nationalities, based anywhere, reporting in any country. A credible publication/distribution plan and outlet commitment are required; additional safety conditions apply in hostile environments.
OIST’s funded five-year PhD programme in Okinawa, Japan, supports interdisciplinary science research with tuition and living support for domestic and international students.
Who can apply
Domestic and international applicants; full-time doctoral study at OIST in Okinawa, Japan. Complete a bachelor’s/master’s/equivalent degree before enrollment. International students require a valid Japanese student visa.
US$12,000 for women pursuing full-time doctoral research in aerospace engineering or space sciences, at accredited institutions worldwide.
Who can apply
Women of any nationality; full-time aerospace/space-science doctoral study at an accredited institution in any country. Doctoral-stage and membership exclusions apply; payment is subject to US sanctions.
Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD scholarships support full-time doctoral research in the historical humanities. Funding is €1,920 per month for up to two years, with possible family, travel and material support under the provider’s rules.
Who can apply
Any nationality and country of residence. Applicants must be doctoral candidates in the historical humanities and meet the Foundation’s degree, age-at-graduation and full-time-research conditions.
This research award recognises internationally respected academics whose work has made an important contribution to their discipline and promises further influential achievements. It offers €45,000 and the opportunity to undertake a research project in Germany with specialist colleagues.
Who can apply
The nominee must have lived and worked predominantly outside Germany for at least five years and must not yet hold permanent employment in Germany. A qualifying researcher in Germany submits the nomination; individuals cannot apply directly.
The Humboldt Research Professorship is an institutional nomination award for outstanding international researchers whose work promises further major breakthroughs. It supports a research move to Germany with an eligible German university as nominating host.
Who can apply
A university in Germany submits the nomination through its rector or president, optionally jointly with a German non-university research institution. The nominee must be an outstanding researcher established abroad and eligible for appointment as a professor in Germany.
The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship supports the recruitment of outstanding international research leaders to universities in Germany. An eligible German university nominates the researcher and sets out the academic strategy, resources and long-term position it will provide.
Who can apply
A university in Germany submits the nomination through its rector or president, optionally jointly with a German non-university research institution. The nominee must be an outstanding researcher established abroad and eligible for appointment as a professor in Germany.
The fellowship helps established independent researchers at eligible UK institutions concentrate on research. It funds a teaching replacement, within the scheme’s salary limit, plus up to £5,000 in research expenses.
Who can apply
Researchers holding a permanent post at an eligible UK university or research institution; the fellowship is hosted at the applicant’s own UK institution.
This Wellcome award supports an early-career researcher in developing independent discovery research relevant to life, health and wellbeing. Funding normally runs for five years and includes the applicant’s salary plus up to £400,000 in research expenses, subject to the stated cost rules.
Who can apply
Lead applicants must be based at an eligible nonprofit institution in the UK, Ireland or a low- or middle-income country excluding India and mainland China. From 29 October 2026, the permitted host locations become the UK and listed low- or middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.
This research award recognises internationally respected academics whose work has made an important contribution to their discipline and promises further influential achievements. It offers €60,000 and the opportunity to undertake a research project in Germany with specialist colleagues.
Who can apply
The nominee must have lived and worked predominantly outside Germany for at least five years and must not yet hold permanent employment in Germany. A qualifying researcher in Germany submits the nomination; individuals cannot apply directly.
This research award recognises internationally respected academics whose work has made an important contribution to their discipline and promises further influential achievements. It offers €80,000 and the opportunity to undertake a research project in Germany with specialist colleagues.
Who can apply
The nominee must have lived and worked predominantly outside Germany for at least five years and must not yet hold permanent employment in Germany. A qualifying researcher in Germany submits the nomination; individuals cannot apply directly.
