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.
This Royal Society award supports newly independent research leaders in the UK working with partners in Brazil or South Africa. The programme funds jointly developed natural-science research addressing development challenges in health, energy, climate, food, nature or the environment.
Wellcome Career Development Awards support mid-career researchers who are ready to lead substantial and innovative research programmes. Funding usually runs for eight years.
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.
EMBO supports postdoctoral researchers through an international research move for up to two years. The fellowship provides a salary or stipend, relocation support and help for fellows with children.
Who can apply
Applicants of any nationality can move to an EMBC member-state host. Hosts in Chile, India, Singapore or Taiwan, and hosts in other countries, have additional nationality, PhD-country and departure-country requirements. Host-country residence limits also apply.
EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants fund research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries, covering travel and subsistence costs for the fellow.
Who can apply
Any nationality, but your current institution must be in an EMBC member state, Chile, India, Singapore or Taiwan, or qualify through a listed Japanese JST programme. The exchange must be international.
The Research Scholarship supports individual scholars to finance their own working hours for a specific project, with additional travel and material expenses possible.
This fellowship supports early career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM with funding and training opportunities to establish a successful research career in the UK.
Who can apply
Applicants of any nationality who are of Black heritage and have a qualifying UK connection. Research must take place at an eligible UK host.
The IBF Classic funding scheme offers grants for documentary projects at all stages, with a maximum of €7,500 for development and €25,000 for production/post-production.
Who can apply
Directors must be nationals of, and live and work in, an IBF-listed country in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Oceania or Latin America/Caribbean. The currently linked 2026 list includes Malaysia; check the list for your country and the 2027 round.
An eight-year natural sciences fellowship at a UK university or research institution for early career researchers who need flexible support due to caring responsibilities or health reasons. Applicants of any nationality may apply.
Who can apply
Any nationality; an eligible UK university or research institution must host the fellowship. Applicants may apply from outside the UK.
Funding for historical humanities research projects, including personnel, travel and materials. Applicants must take part in the research; applications are accepted regardless of nationality or place of work.
The IBF Europe supports documentary projects with a director from a country on the IBF Europe Country List, realized through international co-productions. The maximum contribution per project is €40,000.
Who can apply
An eligible production company in a Creative Europe MEDIA-participating country applies as minority co-producer. The director and IBF co-producer must qualify under the linked 2027 country list, which includes Malaysia. The UK and Switzerland are not eligible applicant countries.
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A UK-based independent research lead applies jointly with an eligible independent lead in Brazil or South Africa. Both must hold eligible posts for the grant; the proposal must be ODA-eligible.
