Fellowship programmes and sponsored research positions
The Human Rights Advocates Program offers a unique platform for human rights defenders to enhance their leadership and advocacy. It provides academic engagement, practical training, and professional networking at Columbia University. A limited number of full scholarships are available.
The Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship is a 6-month program designed to build the next generation of AI innovators. Applicants can customize their learning journey by selecting from demanding tracks. The fellowship aims to support individuals in developing their AI skills and knowledge.
The Zoombassador Program 2026 is a six-month partnership for creator-entrepreneurs to collaborate with Zoom. It offers an opportunity for 15 selected participants to share their business story. Applications are now open for this unique chance to partner with a leading brand.
The Pathfinder Fellowship 2026 is open for applications until July 28. This selective fellowship supports students organizing technical AI safety or AI policy university groups. It offers mentorship, funding, and resources to develop on-campus leaders for careers in the field.
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science African Faculty Fellows Program supports African researchers applying AI to science and engineering. It offers a $81,000 annual salary and benefits for a two-year fellowship.
The African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship provides $5,000 awards to support education, training, and communication initiatives for African scientists and educators. The program aims to improve soil fertility management practices in Africa. Applications are due September 21, 2026.
The University of Canberra's Centre for Deliberative Democracy is offering a 3-year fellowship to early career researchers. The position provides an opportunity to develop an independent research profile and contribute to the Centre's work on democratic innovation and citizen participation. The fell
The Wilson Center Research Fellowship 2027-2028 is open to scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals. Fellows will conduct research and write in their areas of interest, interacting with policymakers and other fellows. The fellowship includes a $10,000 stipend. Applications are
The UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme provides fellowships to young researchers. The programme is supported by the Government of Japan and offers up to $10,000. Applications are open until September 30, 2026.
The Future of Life Institute Digital Media Accelerator 2026 supports digital content creators raising awareness about AI developments. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Kaleidoscope Dreams Fellowship 2026 provides opportunities for emerging artists from underrepresented communities to develop sustainable careers in the arts. The fellowship connects early-career professionals to paid Broadway-level work experiences. Applications are open until July 31, 2026.
Applications are open for the Arab Youth Center Global Youth Water Envoys Program 2026. The program is a capacity-building and diplomatic engagement initiative. It is established ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal in Abu Dhabi.
