July 26, 2026
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027: A Launchpad for Africa’s Next Generation of Scholars.

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The World Bank Group (WBG) has officially opened applications for the 2027 Africa Fellowship Program, offering a transformative opportunity for young African researchers and Ph.D. candidates to gain hands-on experience in international development . This prestigious fellowship is designed to build a pipeline of talented African scholars who are passionate about shaping the continent’s future through evidence-based…

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develoPPP Ventures Offers €100k for Early-Stage Startups in East Africa.

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EAST AFRICA – Early-stage startups in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda have an opportunity to secure €100,000 in funding and join the largest portfolio of early-stage startups in East Africa through develoPPP Ventures. The program is calling on ventures that are post-revenue, can demonstrate product-market fit, and are planning to raise or have recently raised €100,000 from external investors. The…

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Kura Na AgTech 2.0 Opens Applications for AgriTech Startups in Rwanda.

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KIGALI, Rwanda – Applications are now open for the second edition of Kura Na AgTech, a grant program designed to support scalable, innovative agriTech startups that are transforming Rwanda’s agricultural sector. The program is calling on startups already operating in the market, generating revenue, and using technology to address real challenges faced by smallholder farmers across the…

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Pulitzer Center Offers $2,000–$3,500 Seed Grants for African Educators Tackling Climate and Ocean Crises.

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Lecturers, researchers, K-12 teachers, and student groups across Africa can apply by April 15, 2026. The Pulitzer Center is putting money behind the power of education. Through its Impact Seed Funding (ISF) initiative, the organization is offering micro-grants ranging from $2,000 to $3,500 to educators and researchers across Africa who want to bring urgent environmental stories into their classrooms,…

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Pulitzer Center Seeks Investigative Journalists for Yearlong Rainforest Fellowship.

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$0 mentioned, but full salary plus expenses covered. Deadline: May 22, 2026. The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for the sixth cohort of its Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN) —a full-time, yearlong fellowship for seasoned investigative journalists who want to pursue ambitious, impactful projects examining the root causes of deforestation across the world’s three major tropical rainforest…

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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Offers Up to $1M Investment for Agrifood Startups.

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Finalists pitch on stage in Silicon Valley at the October 15 Summit. Applications are open now. The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. Climate resilience, food security, sustainability, equitable access—the future of our global food system depends on bold, scalable innovation. Enter the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, a worldwide search for…

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ESA and African Space Agency Launch 2026 Research Fellowships for African Earth Observation Scientists.

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Four African researchers will spend a year at ESA’s Italy center, working on solutions to the continent’s most pressing environmental and climate challenges. The European Space Agency (ESA), in partnership with the African Space Agency (AfSA) and the African Union Commission, is now accepting applications for the 2026 African Research Fellowship (ARF) program. Since its launch…

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