Scholarship Overview
Several global and regional academic funding opportunities are currently available for researchers, postgraduate students, and creative professionals, with key deadlines approaching on 30 October 2026. These programs include fully funded Master's fellowships, international PhD funding, and research residencies. Notable programs featured include the two-year MAGNETS fellowship focusing on malaria research, the IDM-Africa fellowship in disease modelling, and the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship for advanced technology research.
Who Can Apply
Applicant requirements vary across the available funding programs:
- MAGNETS Programme: African researchers meeting the academic qualifications for public health, genomic epidemiology, and biostatistics.
- NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship: Eligible doctoral students worldwide whose research aligns with computing technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing.
- IDM-Africa Programme: Researchers located in eligible sub-Saharan African countries.
- Art Explora Residency: Global artists and researchers pursuing projects related to contemporary issues.
Full eligibility guidelines for individual programs are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Selected applicants gain access to structured financial and academic support based on the fellowship selected:
- MAGNETS Fellowship: Complete funding for a two-year Master's degree, practical research experience, structured academic training, and mentorship.
- NVIDIA Fellowship: Financial awards reaching up to US$60,000, technical engagement, mentorship, and a mandatory paid in-person internship during summer 2027.
- IDM-Africa Fellowship: A monthly living stipend, mentorship, and financial assistance for publication fees, placement, and qualifying travel expenses over a 12-month period.
How to Apply
Candidates must review institutional requirements and submit their application materials ahead of the specified cutoff dates:
- The MAGNETS fellowship application closes on 30 October 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Africa Time.
- The IDM-Africa fellowship application closes on 30 October 2026, at 4:59 p.m. East Africa Time.
- Exact application links and portal details are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit official project sites to access detailed instructions and verify required documents before applying.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.