The first-ever United Nations Youth Townhall will take place in Heidelberg, Germany, from 8 to 10 December 2026. Convened by the UN Youth Office with partners. The gathering aims to bring more than 1,000 participants together. Young people, governments, UN representatives, civil society, researchers, the private sector and others. A limited number of young people … Read more

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is looking for talented scientists researchers engineers and analysts who want their work to influence real policy. The Research and Development R&D Fellowship Programme 2027/28 places external experts inside government for up to 12 months. Now in its fourth year the program bridges research and … Read more

Japan’s leading research funding agency the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is now inviting applications for its FY2027 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan. The program gives outstanding early career researchers from around the world the chance to conduct collaborative research at Japanese universities and research institutions. Two pathways are available: the … Read more

Research depends more than ever on software that is reliable, reusable and well maintained. The Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) Fellowship Programme supports the people who make that possible. Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort. Successful Fellows receive flexible funding, mentoring and membership of an international community dedicated to better research software practices. SSI … Read more

Development organisations across Africa need people who can measure results, analyse data and turn evidence into better decisions. The Jobberman Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning MERL Fellowship Program. Cohort 3 gives early career professionals a structured path into this field. The Jobberman MERL Fellowship is a 12 week capacity building program. It combines online learning, … Read more

Governments and institutions are adopting AI, digital public infrastructure and data driven tools faster than many leaders can keep up. The DSA Cambridge Fellowship equips the people who will shape how those tools are governed. Delivered by The Digital Statecraft Academy and supported by the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) at the University of … Read more

Early-career scholars rarely get a full year inside one of the world’s largest research and museum complexes with the freedom to connect their work to public policy. The James Smithson Fellowship does exactly that. The 2027 cohort centers on the theme “Regeneration.” Fellows spend 12 months primarily in residence at the Smithsonian, drawing on its … Read more

Climate change is reshaping disease risks ecosystems food systems and community health across Southeast Asia. The SEAOHUN 2026 ASEAN One Health Climate Fellowship gives early to mid career professionals a practical way to work on these challenges inside leading organisations. Organised by the Southeast Asia One Health University Network the program places selected fellows full … Read more

Young people in Boston should help shape the decisions and programmes that affect their lives. The City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) is hiring one Special Projects Fellow to support that work for a full year. This is a rotating, full-time position inside municipal government. The Fellow coordinates projects, builds partnerships, … Read more

Technology shapes democracy, rights and everyday life — yet many voices and regions stay missing from the conversation. The Tech Policy Press Fellowship gives experienced professionals a structured year to change that. The 2027 cohort offers a $10,000 stipend, editorial guidance, an international peer network and regular publication opportunities. Since launching in 2023 the program … Read more