International Research Funding Circular – 10th April 2026

Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.

News

1. NEW:  EIT Community – New European Bauhaus – update: https://www.ukro.ac.uk/news/eit-community-new-european-bauhaus-update/

From community‑driven initiatives to innovative ventures, the EIT Community – New European Bauhaus impact report highlights how NEB‑inspired projects are turning European priorities into tangible, real‑world results. Together, these efforts are helping to drive a transition that is more sustainable, more inclusive and beautiful. This report presents an overview of the EIT Community NEB’s most significant achievements between 2021 and 2025.

 

Events

 

2. REMINDER: Getting those Grants Funding Training: Places Available,  How to Prepare Yourself for Funding and Write Your Proposal

 Are you an independent researcher who is working towards submitting a research funding application in the coming months?  The Research Funding Development team is taking bookings for a series of training courses to help you prepare. They cover:

  • Session 1: Preparing yourself for research funding:  Session 1
  • Session 2: Developing a fundable research idea:  Session 2
  • Session 3: How to write a successful research funding proposal: Session 3

All sessions will be held in-person on campus. More details about the courses and how to book are provided on the Learning Management System links above.

Course: Getting Those Grants: Early Career Research Fellowships: The Foundations. Are you an early career academic or research associate looking to learn more about fellowships?  This session will explain what an early-career fellowship is and to help you prepare for fellowship success.

Find out more and book here:  Course: Getting Those Grants: Early Career Research Fellowships: The Foundations. We expect all of these sessions to be oversubscribed, so please only book a place if the session and timing is suitable for you and you can attend. You can read more about all of our training at Research Funding Training.  Please contact Jo Gascoigne-Owens with any questions (Johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk).

 

3. REMINDER: Getting those Grants: Horizon Europe Proposal Development for Consortium Projects – Monday 11th May 2026, Stephenson Building

**New training offer for Newcastle University staff** This practical one-day training course will provide a comprehensive insight into writing and submitting competitive pillar 2 proposals under the 2026-2027 calls of Horizon Europe. You will learn the main features of winning Horizon Europe proposals and get equipped with the right tools to develop your proposal with confidence. The combination of practical presentations and hands-on exercises will introduce the key aspects you need to know, from identifying the right call for your project idea to developing each section of a Horizon Europe proposal. The course is aimed at staff members that are either looking to apply or to reapply for funding for large collaborative consortium EU projects. Delivered by the Research Funding Development team. View a breakdown of the full agenda and register for your place via the LMS system (limited spaces).

 

4. REMINDER: SAgE Horizon Europe Symposium 2026, Tuesday 28th April 2026, 09:45-14:45, Stephenson Building, room STB.1.010

Interested in European funding for R&I? Join us at this inaugural Horizon Europe Symposium where we will unravel the collaborative funding opportunities on offer for large multi-country consortia. The day will cover the journey from identifying and navigating suitable calls, advice on working with and engaging partners—including hearing from those experienced with EU projects—to support internally and using the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. While themed on SAgE disciplines, the event is open to all from across Newcastle University with much of the knowledge transferrable.

You are invited to attend as much of the day as you can—full agenda available on the registration form. Please sign up by 21st April to ensure sufficient catering.

 

5. REMINDER: MCSA Doctoral Networks Open forum: 1-2pm on 21 April 2026, Location: Henry-Daysh Building, HDB.6.16 PGR Training Space, Level 6

An open Newcastle forum to gather colleagues with an interest in MSCA Doctoral Networks to discuss prior experiences, questions, and hear the insights from speakers experienced with the scheme. Please register your attendance.

Note that this is the first of two forum events—the second on 25 June 2026 (13:00-14:30) will be a practical proposal workshop for those applying. So please hold the date.

6. Free Webinar on Actual Cost Grant Budgeting Available On‑Demand Until 30 April 2026: https://europamediatrainings.com/publications/video/378/actual-cost-grant-budgeting-february-2026

You can now access a free recorded webinar on “Actual Cost Grant Budgeting”, which was delivered earlier in the year by Krisztina Tóth of Europa Media Trainings.  The session offers practical guidance on planning, managing, and justifying actual cost budgets in funding applications, providing valuable insights for anyone involved in project financial preparation.

 

7. NEW: New European Bauhaus Festival Programme, In-person, 9–13 June 2026, Brussels Art & History Museum and Parc du Cinquantenaire: https://www.ukro.ac.uk/events/new-european-bauhaus-festival-programme-9-13-june-2026/
The New European Bauhaus Festival will take place from 9–13 June 2026 at the Brussels Art & History Museum and Parc du Cinquantenaire, spotlighting how democratic engagement can support more inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods. The programme will reflect on five years of the NEB initiative and outline its future direction following the 2025 Commission Communication, while also presenting the expanded NEB Academy and its forthcoming hubs in Europe and internationally, including Ukraine, Japan and Brazil.

 

8. Register: COST Info Day – 16 June 2026, Online, 16 June 2026, 10:00 CEST, https://www.cost.eu
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks. An online session open to researchers and innovators at any career stage and from all disciplines will take place 16th June. The event will explain how to join or propose a COST Action, outline programme impacts, and highlight the benefits for early‑career researchers.

 

9. Join COST at the Marie Curie Alumni Association Annual Conference, 22nd April, Hybrid: https://www.mariecuriealumni.eu  
COST will take part in the MCAA Annual Conference in Brussels, themed “Research careers beyond borders: 30 years of the MSCA.” COST experts will participate in sessions on research careers, mobility, and global policy. Attendees can engage with COST representatives and learn about opportunities for collaboration.

10. MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 18 June 2026, 10:00 to 12:00 UK time:https://www.ukro.ac.uk/events/msca-doctoral-networks-2026-call-information-webinar/

The event is free to attend and aimed at researchers and staff in UK academic and non‑academic organisations who intend to apply to the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call, which opens on 28 May 2026 and closes on 24 November 2026. The session will provide an overview of the call, including eligibility rules, the funding framework, novelties in the 2026–27 Work Programme, and evaluation criteria. It will also feature contributions from Edward Ricketts (European Research Executive Agency) and Professor Richard M. Hall (University of Birmingham), who will share insights from their experience with the programme.

11. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 14 May 2026, 10:00-12:00 UK time: https://www.ukro.ac.uk/events/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026-call-information-webinar/

The session is aimed at researchers and staff in UK academic and non‑academic organisations interested in applying to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call, which opens on 9 April 2026 and closes on 9 September 2026. The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the call, including eligibility rules, funding details, new elements in the 2026–27 Work Programme, and submission and evaluation criteria. It will also include a Q&A session to support prospective applicants.

12. ERC Advanced Grant Online Workshop, 29 April 2026, 09:00 to 12:00 UK time: https://www.ukro.ac.uk/events/erc-advanced-grant-online-workshop/

mERCury – the network of European Research Council (ERC) National Contact Points – is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Advanced Grant. The event will guide participants from shaping a truly “groundbreaking” idea to understanding the evaluation process of the ERC. Programme highlights * Offers insights into the ERC’s approach to frontier research. Includes a dedicated session on the evaluation process Features testimonials from Advanced grantees across all three domains ERC Scientific Officers and ERC Panel Members will also participate and contribute.

 

European related funding

 

13. COST Open Call 2026 Announced , https://www.cost.eu/open-call/
COST will launch its 2026 Open Call for new COST Actions 31st July, with funding available for up to 80 new research networks. The call supports innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research networks across all fields. COST Actions enable researchers, innovators, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to collaborate internationally. Updates on what to expect in this year’s call, including any changes and new features.  Deadline: 28 October 2026

 

14. Value of the Past Leibniz Fellowships Open to Conduct Research in Germany, https://www.leibniz-wert-der-vergangenheit.de/en/
The Leibniz Research Alliance Value of the Past brings together 21 institutes across history, education, social sciences, museums, and related fields to support research exploring how societies create, negotiate, and use the past. The fellowships fund one‑month research visits aligned with the Alliance’s thematic foci: Regimes of Evidence, Spatiotemporal Paradigms, and The Past as a Public Resource, addressed through seven research groups including Documentary Evidence, Digital History, Participation and Appropriation, Human‑Nature Relations, and more. Applicants must hold a PhD and have an excellent academic record, with special consideration for scholars from crisis regions. Fellows may receive up to €3,000 to support travel, accommodation, insurance, and related research costs, and may undertake archival work, collaborative projects, or scholarly writing at participating Leibniz institutions. Deadline: 30 May 2026.

15. ZiF Visiting Research Groups Call (Bielefeld Centre for Interdisciplinary Research), https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/(en)/zif/

The Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung (ZiF) at Bielefeld University is inviting applications for its Visiting Research Groups scheme. The programme supports innovative interdisciplinary collaborations, enabling groups of at least three post‑doctoral researchers to explore new topics, develop partnerships, finalise interdisciplinary publications, or conduct small research projects over 1–3 months. The scheme is open to researchers from all disciplines and all countries, with international participation strongly encouraged. ZiF provides €50,000 to cover travel, accommodation, workshops, and conferences. Deadline: 29 October 2026

 

16. The French Foundation for Epilepsy Research (FFRE) will award €170,000 for epilepsy research through its 2026 call:https://www.fondation-epilepsie.fr/les-appels-a-projets-2026-sont-lances-170-000-e-de-financements/

Applicants may each only apply to one call for projects.

  • FFRE Research Projects on FIRES/NORSE Syndrome: In partnership with Association Paratonnerre (Lightning Rod Association), the FFRE awards grants to finance or co-finance a research project to better diagnose, understand or treat FIRES/NORSE syndrome. The grant is worth a maximum of €60,000 and will fund projects with durations of between 1-3 years.
  • FFRE Valérie Chamaillard Grant: Funded by the Valérie Chamaillard Foundation (founded in 1993 under the aegis of the Fondation de France), this grant is awarded to a non-statutory early career researcher for a research project on epilepsy in children and/or adolescents. Applicants must be non-statutory early career researchers (end of thesis, returning postdoctorates etc). The grant is worth a maximum of €50,000 and will fund projects with durations of between 1-3 years.
  • FFRE Treating Epilepsy Grants: With the support of the Vera Nijs & Jens Erik Rosborg Foundation (founded under the aegis of the Fondation de Luxembourg), FFRE offers funding for research projects aiming to: treat epilepsy; improve the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of epilepsy; or promote the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. Applications are welcome from researchers working within epilepsy treatment in France. The grant is worth a maximum of €60,000 and will fund projects with durations of between one and three years.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted between 10 April- 20 April 2026.

17. Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/sites/default/files/2026-01/ssh-opportunities_2026-27_final.pdf

A guide that maps all Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) funding opportunities for 2026–2027, including an in‑depth analysis of SSH‑relevant topics across the entire Work Programme has been released.

18. CEFIC-LRI Research Calls Open to Applications: https://cefic-lri.org/request-for-proposals/

The Cefic Long-range Research Initiative (CEFIC-LRI) funds research to address the health and environmental impact of chemicals, based on the need of the chemical industry to understand the long-term effects of its products and processes. It has launched two new requests for research on Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) Innovation and water-soluble polymer bioavailability. Applicants should provide an indication of additional partners and funding opportunities that can be appropriately leveraged as part of their proposal. Partners can include, but are not limited to industry, government/regulatory organisations, research institutes, etc. Deadline: 31 May 2026

19. REMINDER: North Sea University Partnership (NSUP) Research Seed Fund 2026: https://nsup.webspace.durham.ac.uk/nsup-funding-calls/nsup-research-seed-fund-2026-now-open-for-applications/

Successful projects are expected to lead to outcomes such as third-party funding applications, larger-scale interdisciplinary collaborations, and significant joint publications. In its first year, the call will prioritise proposals addressing the NSUP key priority area: North Sea priorities: energy, the green transition, marine/maritime research, and resilience/security. We encourage interdisciplinary perspectives across science, humanities and social sciences related to these North Sea priorities. The selection panel will aim to achieve a balanced portfolio across these priority areas. Projects may request up to £25,000 for activities lasting 12–24 months, with each project researcher funded by their respective institution. Participation of each applicant will be funded and supported by their home institution. Proposals must include researchers from at least one Norwegian NSUP institution [University of Bergen, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and University of Oslo], while proposals including more than two NSUP partners are strongly encouraged. Deadline: 20 May 2026

20. Horizon Europe – FINAL Work Programmes 2026-27 published

The European Commission has published the final versions of the 2026-27 call topics for all the clusters and missions and a number of the other main funding instruments (to download work programmes see here: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/horizon-europe-work-programmes_en ). For convenience, we have put together summary tables of all call topic titles in the ​xlsx icon linked Excel spreadsheet​ ​which has been updated to reflect the final work programmes – please use these to browse any topics that are of interest to you and that you may be able to contribute to (if you have looked at earlier versions, please check in case of changes). Once you have identified a topic(s) of interest, please search their call reference within the relevant full Work Programme PDF for full details. Many of the 2026 call topics have deadlines in March-April with some later around September — while we advise you to already start taking action for the 2027 calls. [For reference, you can find historic and future draft work programmes at: https://sciencebusiness.net/horizon-papers] They include:

  • Cluster 1 – Health: FINAL
  • Cluster 2 – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society: FINAL
  • Cluster 3 – Civil security for society:  FINAL
  • Cluster 4 – Digital, industry, space: FINAL
  • Cluster 5 – Climate, energy and mobility: FINAL
  • Cluster 6 – Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment: FINAL
  • Missions: FINAL
  • New European Bauhaus Facility: FINAL
  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: FINAL
  • European Research Council: 2026 (2027 is expected around May 2026)
  • European Innovation Council: FINAL
  • European Innovation Ecosystems: FINAL
  • WIDERA (Widening, European Research Area): FINAL
  • Research infrastructures: FINAL
  • Horizontal activities: FINAL

For reference: General Introduction and General Annexes

**Please do reach out to the Research Funding Development team for support: jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk or sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk**

 

21. Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/repository/fe369bb2-b2b1-47ff-81ec-590b17d5b021

To assist SSH researchers in identifying funding opportunities, the European Commission (EC) has established a search engine within its online Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal. Certain topics with substantial SSH aspects have been “flagged” by the EC as SSH-relevant, and the search engine offers the option to quickly search for the specific priority ‘Social sciences and humanities’. It also allows for keyword and full-text search.

22. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call will open in April. Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) target researchers holding a PhD with up to eight years of research experience who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. There are two types of PF. The European PF allows you to move within Europe or come to Europe. The fellowship is no longer than two years. With the Global PF, you move from Europe to anywhere in the world. The fellowship lasts up to two years for the outgoing phase, followed by a mandatory one-year return phase in Europe. PFs may also include short-term secondments anywhere in the world and could also include an optional 6-month placement in a non-academic organisation at the end of the standard fellowship. If you are interested in hosting (as named supervisor) a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow currently based overseas we encourage you to reach out to them and get in touch with sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk who will outline Newcastle University support. Next annual deadline is 9 September 2026.

23. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/doctoral-networks

MSCA Doctoral Networks fund doctoral programmes, consisting of a European consortium recruiting up to 15 PhD studentships, designed to respond to identified needs in various research and innovation areas. MSCA Doctoral Networks design doctoral programmes to develop entrepreneurial, innovative doctoral candidates. The aim is to equip these candidates with the right combination of research-related and transferable competencies, enhancing their career perspectives both within and outside academia. The funded Doctoral Networks will hold open recruitment procedures throughout the course of the maximum 48-month project and the recruited candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the MSCA Work Programme. Please reach out to jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk if interested with the next annual deadline 24 November 2026.

24. ERC Plus Grants: https://thesciencetalk.com/news/erc-plus-grants-2026-everything-scientists-need-to-know/

ERC Plus Grants are a new funding instrument aimed at empowering outstanding principal investigators to pursue high-risk, high-reward research. These grants focus on the breakthrough-oriented projects that challenge conventional paradigms and open new directions in science and innovation.

The key features of the ERC Plus Grants are:

  • Funding: Up to €7 million (lump sum)
  • Duration: 4-7 years
  • Number of Grants: ~30 per year
  • Open to all disciplines, with no quotas
  • No pro-rata allocation
  • No additional funding
  • Opening Date: Tentatively end of June 2026, Deadline: 2nd September 2026 (to be confirmed)

Watch the webinar for more details: Webinar on the new ERC Plus Grants

25.  European Innovation Council calls 2026

EIC Pathfinder: Deadline: EIC Pathfinder- 12 May 2026; EIC Challenges- 28 October 2026

Through both open and challenge calls: For multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary research with the potential to lead to technology breakthroughs (grants up to €4 million). Challenges cover:

  • A new generation of advanced materials to deliver miniaturised integrated energy harvesting devices;
  • Translating ageing research into tangible biopharmaceutical solutions for healthy ageing; and
  • Deep Reasoning, Abstraction & Planning towards trustworthy Cognitive AI Systems.

EIC Transition: Deadline: 19 September 2026

To turn research results into innovation opportunities, following up on results generated by EIC Pathfinder, European Research Council Proof of Concept, Horizon Europe Pillar 2 (societal challenges) collaborative projects and Research Infrastructures projects (grants up to €2.5 million).

EIC Accelerator: Deadline: Rolling until November 2026

Through both open and challenge calls:  For start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones (UK applicants eligible for grants only, worth up to €2.5 million). Challenges cover:

  • Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems;
  • Alternative Concepts and Key Enabling Technologies for Fusion Power Plants;
  • Biotech for Regenerating Agricultural Soils;
  • Boosting the European Critical Raw Materials value chain; and
  • Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation.

Applicants must first submit a short proposal, which will be reviewed and if successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

 

General international

26. NEW: NIHR Launches New Global Health Research Programme with Call on Antimicrobial Resistance:  https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/tackling-bacterial-and-fungal-antimicrobial-resistance-sub-saharan-africa-and-south-asia/2026402

The NIHR has launched the first call under its new Global Health Research Themed Programme, focusing on Tackling Bacterial and Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia (2026/402). The call will fund applied health research on priority bacterial and fungal pathogens (excluding TB) to reduce AMR and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations, with emphasis on scalable, affordable interventions, health equity and strong international partnerships. Projects may address prevention, detection, treatment, stewardship and health‑system strengthening, including research involving maternal and neonatal groups. Grants range from £500,000 to £5 million. The call opens on 22 April 2026, with a webinar on 12 May. Deadline: 8 July 2026

 

27. Global Sustainability Fund Supports Long‑Term Software Maintenance Projects: https://www.opentech.fund/funds/free-and-open-source-software-sustainability-fund/
The Free and Open Source Software Sustainability Fund is providing financial support for projects that strengthen maintenance, interoperability, reproducibility and resilience across established free and open‑source software. Support is available to individuals and organisations worldwide, including for‑profit and non‑profit entities. Eligible applicants must show that their software has been actively updated within the past two years and that it either serves as a core dependency for internet freedom technologies or has a significant user base in restrictive environments. Funding ranges from approximately $7,000 per month for six to 24 months for smaller single‑maintainer projects, up to $400,000 over 24 months for larger, multi‑technology initiatives, with access to additional in‑kind coaching through OTF Resource Labs. The funding may be used for software maintenance, development, security improvements, community engagement, and activities supporting long‑term sustainability. Deadline: 7 May

 

28. LAM Foundation to Launch Three Funding Awards in 2026 – LOI Window 1 May to 15 June 2026, https://www.thelamfoundation.org/investigators/funding-opportunities/
The LAM Foundation will open applications for three programmes supporting research into lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Awards include: Patient Quality of Life Awards (up to $25,000 for one‑year projects improving patient quality of life), Pilot and Feasibility Research Awards (up to $50,000 for innovative early‑stage research), and Clinical Research Awards (up to $50,000 for hypothesis‑driven clinical studies addressing unmet patient needs). Eligible applicants include MD, DO, PhD, DVM holders, postdoctoral researchers, trainees, junior faculty and established investigators of any nationality. Priority areas for 2026 include new or repurposed therapeutic agents, new therapeutic targets, sex differences in LAM, and quality‑of‑life improvements. Deadline: 15 June

 

29. Gates Foundation Grand Challenges — Six RFPs Open to Applications: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/
The Gates Foundation has launched six new Grand Challenges Requests for Proposals (RFPs) covering nutrition, diagnostic innovation and AI to accelerate charitable giving. Funding is open to academic institutions, government agencies, non-profits, international organisations and for‑profit companies worldwide.

The six RFPs are:

 

30. Schmit Science AI Funding Opportunities: https://www.schmidtsciences.org/opportunities/

Schmidt Sciences offers a range of targeted funding opportunities designed to accelerate bold, unconventional scientific and technological research. A number of funding opportunities are currently open:

  • 2026 AI Interpretability– A major research call supporting new methods to detect and mitigate deceptive behaviours in large AI models. Projects should advance interpretability techniques, develop steering methods to improve truthfulness, and demonstrate generalisable real‑world impact. Funding ranges from $300k–$1M. Deadline: 26 May 2026
  • 2026 Science of Trustworthy AI-A large‑scale funding programme supporting technical research into AI safety, including interpretability, robustness, alignment, and risk prediction. Awards range from $1M to over $5M, with both focused and multi‑institution project tracks available. Deadline: 17 May 2026
  • 2026 AI at Work – Expressions of Interest- Supports research into how AI systems can be deployed safely and productively in workplace environments, exploring human–AI interaction, governance, and organisational implications. Deadline: April 11 2026
  • 2026 AI for Actionable Matter Modelling– Funds the development of AI approaches that model, predict, and manipulate material behaviour, especially where traditional modelling is insufficient Deadline: April 30 2026
  • 2026 Unconventional Compute RFP– Supports research into radically new computing paradigms—such as neuromorphic, biological, or other non‑traditional architectures—that may surpass current computational models. Deadline: April 30 2026

 

31. NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply:

32. Panmure House Prize 2026: https://www.panmurehouse.org/programmes/panmure-house-prize/

Open to academics from any discipline, offering $75,000 USD to support bold, high-impact research on the long‑term funding of innovation, in the spirit of Adam Smith and centred on forging practical and original solutions to global challenges—whether through finance, policy, technology, or social and economic change. Researchers exploring long-term funding models for innovation, interdisciplinary scholars and early and mid-career researchers (3–15 years post-PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications are now being accepted. Deadline: 28 April 2026.

33. Heinrich Wieland Prize for Frontier Research in the Life Sciences: https://boehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de/en/scientific-awards/heinrich-wieland-prize.html

The Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation awards the annual Heinrich Wieland Prize (Heinrich-Wieland-Preis) to outstanding scientists whose pioneering research has pushed the boundaries of knowledge in biochemistry, biology, chemistry and physiology. The focus is on discoveries that deepen the understanding of life on earth and pave the way for new medical breakthroughs. This includes research contributions from basic research in chemistry, biochemistry and the physiology of biologically active molecules and systems, as well as their clinical importance. The prize consists of a monetary award of €250,000. Deadline: 01 June 2026.

 

34. Huo Family Foundation Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People: https://huofamilyfoundation.org/our-grants/funding-opportunities/

HFF is establishing a research portfolio on the Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People. This is its second annual call with a total budget of up to £6M/~$8.1M. Applications are welcome for Huo early-career fellowships and junior faculty research grants. Multi-disciplinary applications and research that seeks to understand mechanisms, causal pathways, and directions of effect are strongly encouraged. A key aim of this call is to help train and support the next generation of exceptional scientists working in this area. Deadline: 1 May 2026

  

35.  LEO Foundation Opens 2026 Grants Programme for Dermatological Research Projects: https://leo-foundation.org/en/grants-and-awards/research-grants/

The LEO Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest commercial foundations. It provides Research Grants to support high-quality dermatology research projects worldwide. Applications are invited for research projects that improve the understanding of skin biology as well as the underlying medicinal, biological, chemical, or pharmacological mechanisms of dermatological diseases (excluding skin cancer) and their symptoms. The foundation also supports projects that address clinical issues among people who are at risk of developing, or have developed, a skin disease, including how it impacts their quality of life and the societal costs involved. Typically, research grants are between DKK 2-4 million for a period of one to three years. Funding may be used to cover salary, running costs/operating expenses, equipment, publication costs, travel and conference expenses, tuition fees for PhD students, and overheads up to 5%.

Applications to the 2026 programme must be submitted by one of the following three call deadlines:  • Call 3: 25 August 2026 (16:00 CET).

36.  Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Funding Opportunities https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities-calendar/

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is currently offering a range of grants, fellowships, and scholarships for university staff and students. These opportunities provide valuable support for research, professional development, and academic collaboration across the Commonwealth. View the ACU Funding Calendar (opportunities also listed below) to see upcoming deadlines throughout the year and plan your applications in advance. Please note that the ACU grants offer is under review and may be subject to change.

  • Gender Grants Funding projects that promote gender equity and equality on university campuses. Opens 5 March 2026. Deadline 6 May 2026.
  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for 2026/27 (application cycle 2) Fully-funded scholarships to study in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Opens 9 April 2026. Deadline 3 June 2026.
  • ACU Fellowships Funding collaborative research and the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas between ACU members. Opens 28 April 2026. Deadline: 25 June 2026.

Project Initiation Form (PIF): https://www.cognitoforms.com/NewcastleUniversity1/NewcastleUniversityNuTHProjectInitiationFormV2

If you’re in the process of developing a research proposal please ensure you submit a PIF as soon as possible. The PIF is not just a mechanism to initiate a costing, it enables the research support team to identify and engage on your behalf the varying types of research and business support beneficial to your bid. Please note you don’t need to define all resources required before engaging with the team. To maximise the support available to you, PIF submission is advised at your earliest convenience.

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