Top 15 Global Fellowships, Research Calls, and Training Programs for 2025–2026: Apply!!
Top Global Fellowships, Research Calls, and Training Programs for 2025–2026
Opportunities for Emerging Leaders, Scholars, Climate Advocates, and Social Justice Practitioners
From fully funded fellowships at top global institutions to training programs and research calls, a new wave of opportunities is now open for applications. These prestigious programs support early-career professionals, creatives, activists, and researchers especially from the Global South who are driving change in areas such as climate leadership, mental health, disability rights, and global development.
Below is a curated list of high-impact opportunities open for the 2025–2026 academic and professional year.
Fellowships for Research, Leadership, and Advocacy
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Communicator Fellowship (2025–2026)
This fellowship supports professionals working in child and adolescent mental health communication. Hosted by the SNF Global Center, the program emphasizes effective science communication, youth engagement, and global collaboration in mental health.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/06/13/stavros-niarchos
CIP Fellowship for Emerging Disability Policy Researchers (2025–2026)
This program offers early-career researchers support to conduct policy-relevant work on disability inclusion and social justice. Fellows receive mentorship and research funding to advance inclusive development agendas.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/06/20/fellowship-25
Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2025
Designed for professionals from the Global South, this prestigious fellowship empowers climate leaders through academic support, leadership training, and international networking at Yale University.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/06/20/yale
Radcliffe Fellowship Program 2025 – Harvard University
This one-year interdisciplinary fellowship offers researchers, artists, and public intellectuals the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge projects with the support of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/06/23/radcliffe
LSE Creatives in Residence Fellowship (2025–2026)
Hosted by the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, this fellowship invites African artists and creatives to explore themes of development, identity, and postcolonial resistance through art and storytelling.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/04/lse-2
Max Planck Dissertation Writing-up Fellowships 2026
PhD candidates nearing completion in social anthropology can apply for this fellowship, which provides focused support for dissertation writing and academic publication.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/07/max-planck
Africa Youth Negotiators Fellowship (AYNF) – Cohort 4
This program trains African youth to participate in international climate negotiations and policy dialogues. Fellows receive advocacy tools, mentorship, and engagement with UN processes.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/21/africa-45
True Blue Fellowship 2025
Focused on environmental justice and youth engagement, this fellowship uses art, storytelling, and activism to empower young leaders to take climate action.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/22/fellowship-36
Calls for Papers and Conferences
WIDER Development Conference 2026 – Call for Papers
Under the theme “Growth, Governance, and Geopolitics in a Fractured World Order,” this conference invites papers that examine the global economic and political transformations shaping development.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/09/wider
Courses and Capacity Building Opportunities
Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI) 2025
This intensive online training program explores the intersections of disability justice, sexual rights, and digital advocacy. It targets activists, educators, and researchers working on rights-based approaches.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/14/rights-3
HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025
This unique forum connects youth from cryosphere regions—including the Himalayas and Arctic—to build skills in climate diplomacy, intergenerational leadership, and environmental justice.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/18/youth-19
ICSSR Capacity Building Programme – India (2025)
A 12-day training on social science research methods, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), aimed at early-career academics and researchers.
More Info: globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/07/19/programme-7
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