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Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027–2028

Harvard Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Closes in 7 daysDeadline Sep 18, 2026
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Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027–2028

Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship

UNESCO and the Government of Japan

Japan · On Site

Closes in 19 daysDeadline Sep 30, 2026
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United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2027

United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

New York, USA + participating host institution · On Site

Closes in 2 daysDeadline Sep 13, 2026
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AfriMAB–GRÓ Land Restoration Fellowship 2027

UNESCO AfriMAB and GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme

Iceland · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027

World Bank Group

Washington, DC or a World Bank country office · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Aug 25, 2026
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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship

UNESCO and the Government of Japan

Japan · On Site

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Opportunity details

Application statusCloses in 19 days
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
ParticipationOn Site

Who can apply

Uganda is explicitly eligible. Applicants must be 40 or younger, hold a master’s degree, demonstrate strong research ability and suitable language skills, and first secure acceptance from an academic supervisor at a Japanese university or research institution. Applications require nomination through the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO.

Key information

Fellowship theme
Heritage conservation and artificial intelligence for climate, inclusion, sustainable cities or education
Duration
Three to nine months, beginning from February 2027
Funding and support provided
Up to US$10,000 for travel, accommodation, subsistence and local transport, mandatory insurance, and approved research costs.
Ideal fellow profile
Ugandan master’s-level researchers aged 40 or younger with a strong proposal in an eligible theme and a confirmed academic supervisor in Japan.

About this opportunity

A UNESCO/Japan fellowship for young researchers from eligible countries, including Uganda, to conduct 3–9 months of research at a Japanese university or research institution. Funding is up to US$10,000. UNESCO’s nomination deadline is 30 September 2026, but candidates should submit through the Uganda National Commission by about 16 September or any earlier local deadline. No application fee.

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