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The $50,000 Faculty for the Future programme provides funding to women from low- and middle-income countries who are pursuing advanced studies and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The $25,000 AAUW International Fellowships support women from outside the United States who want to pursue advanced graduate education at accredited U.S. institutions.

The Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme is focused on ensuring that women-led businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing are positioned to scale sustainably.

The €5,000 Young Inventors Prize recognizes young innovators from around the world who are developing technology-driven solutions that address global sustainability challenges and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The $90,000 Pave Her Way Women’s Grant Programs aims to empower women through financial support, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a network of change makers.

The £1,000 EDI and Outreach Grants programme provides funding to individuals, groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations working to improve accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in molecular bioscience.

The 2026 Women in STEM Traineeship Programme by Sustainable Energy for All is a six-month traineeship designed for young Nigerian women seeking practical experience in sustainable energy, climate finance, energy policy, and project implementation. . The programme offers participants the opportunity to work alongside government officials and project partners while gaining technical knowledge and professional […]

The $5,000 TWAS–Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a biennial international award recognizing outstanding mathematical research by scientists living and working in Africa or the Arab region.

The London Mathematical Society (LMS) offers the £2,000 Mathematics in Africa Grant to support mathematicians in organizing or participating in mathematical activities within Africa.

The $50,000 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science recognize outstanding women researchers in STEM and impactful initiatives that support girls and women in science careers.