Topic: Early career research

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10 grants
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JEB ECR Visiting Fellowships — November 2026 Round

The Company of Biologists
Nov 27, 2026

Journal of Experimental Biology supports junior faculty who want to host a graduate student or postdoc for a new collaborative research visit of one to three months. Awards up to GBP 3,000 support the visitor’s travel and subsistence, not research costs. Apply by 27 November 2026 for travel after 4 January 2027. Projects must concern animal comparative physiology or biomechanics.

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Ralph Brown Expedition Award — 2026 Application Round

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Nov 16, 2026

An annual award of up to GBP 15,000 supports an experienced researcher leading an expedition in an aquatic environment, including coral reefs, rivers, lakes or shallow seas. Projects should benefit the host country and, where possible, local communities. Applications for the current round close on 16 November 2026.

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Walters Kundert Fellowship — 2026 Application Round

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Nov 16, 2026

This annual GBP 15,000 fellowship supports post-PhD field research in physical geography in Arctic or high-mountain environments. Priority is given to studies of past or present environmental change. The current application deadline is 16 November 2026. The official page supplies the application guidance and submission instructions.

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Genetics Society Training Grant — November 2026 Round

The Genetics Society
Nov 15, 2026

Grants of up to GBP 1,200 support short genetics or genomics courses and laboratory visits to learn specific techniques. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation, subsistence and course fees. Deadlines recur quarterly on 15 February, May, August and November; the next is 15 November 2026. Applicants should apply at least three months before training.

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The Company of Biologists Travelling Fellowships — October 2026 Round

The Company of Biologists
Oct 23, 2026

Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers can seek up to GBP 3,000 for a research visit to another laboratory. Apply to the participating journal that best matches the work: Development, Journal of Cell Science or Journal of Experimental Biology. The next deadline is 23 October 2026 for travel after 7 December 2026. This recurring fellowship supports research collaboration; it is not a training-course bursary.

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Clay Research Fellowships 2027 — Nominations

Clay Mathematics Institute
Oct 15, 2026

Clay Research Fellowships support exceptional recent PhD mathematicians, including candidates completing their theses. Fellowships normally run until five years after the doctorate and provide salary and research expenses. They may be held internationally subject to employment and immigration constraints. The institute is seeking nominations for 2027; materials should arrive by 15 October 2026 for full consideration. This is a nomination process, rather than an open self-application.

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ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Grants — Fall 2026 Round

American Chemical Society
Oct 9, 2026

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 110,000 over two years for fundamental research relevant to the petroleum field by new investigators. At least 60% of the budget supports student education and training. The current submission round closes at 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027; the next spring window is separate. Applied research is outside this programme’s scope.

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ACS PRF New Directions Grants — Fall 2026 Round

American Chemical Society
Oct 9, 2026

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 125,000 over two years for established investigators to begin a genuinely new direction in fundamental petroleum-relevant research. Preliminary results are not required; extensions of an existing funded project are excluded. At least 60% of the budget supports students. Proposals are currently accepted until 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027.

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IGS Financial Support for 2027 Activities

International Glaciological Society
Oct 1, 2026

The IGS is accepting proposals to co-sponsor cryosphere workshops, summer schools and related events in 2027. Support is normally up to GBP 3,000 per event and can cover organization, participation support or student and early-career prizes. Priority goes to events linked to IGS symposia or co-sponsored meetings. Apply by 1 October 2026. This is the 2027 round of a recurring event-support programme.

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Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation

The Rufford Foundation

Rufford accepts applications throughout the year for nature-conservation projects in eligible developing or emerging-economy countries. Its staged programme starts with grants up to GBP 7,000 and can progress through later grants to GBP 18,000. It is aimed at building early-career conservation experience through practical projects. There is no fixed application deadline; later grant stages have their own eligibility requirements.

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