Fellowships

Across the globe, communities are facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change accelerates disasters, violent conflict destabilizes regions, and billions of people still live in poverty. While these crises vary in form, they share one truth: lasting solutions require bold, locally rooted leadership. Mountaintop International exists to meet this moment. By investing in the people closest to…

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) has officially reopened its 2026 application portal, giving young Nigerian graduates another valuable chance to gain paid, structured work experience across both the public and private sectors. After previously announcing the closure of applications, the programme has now confirmed that eligible candidates can apply for the new cycle. As…

Truist Foundation Fellowship creates entrepreneurs who build solutions for underserved and underbanked communities often face limited access to capital, mentorship, and networks. Fortunately, programs like the Truist Foundation Fellowship exist to change that story. This fully funded fellowship equips small business owners, nonprofit founders, and social entrepreneurs with the tools they need to scale their…

If you’re passionate about public health evaluation and want to turn data into meaningful action, the CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program (EFP) could be your next big step. Designed for early- and mid-career professionals, this prestigious two-year fellowship enables fellows to develop practical evaluation skills while enhancing public health programs nationwide. In this blog, we’ll walk…

The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for early-career communications professionals to grow their skills while contributing to global sustainability dialogue. If you are passionate about systems thinking, storytelling, and impact-driven communication, this fellowship could be the right next step for you. The Communications Fellowship…

The She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF) Fellowship provides African women professionals with a unique opportunity to strengthen their leadership in agrifood systems while advancing gender equality across the continent. Specifically designed for women working in food systems policy and practice, the fellowship supports changemakers who drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural and food solutions. If…

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026  The 2026 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for early-career researchers to conduct advanced research in sustainability in Japan. Jointly organized by the United Nations University (UNU) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), this fellowship supports highly qualified scholars, particularly from the…

The Harvard Kennedy School Carr-Ryan Center Fellowships 2026–2027 open the door to one of the world’s most respected human rights learning environments. Because these fellowships bring together scholars, practitioners, and advocates, they create a powerful space where global ideas grow into real solutions.  Why These Fellowships Matter Globally The Carr-Ryan Center plays a major role…

Deadline: 27 January 2026 (23:59 CET) The International AIDS Society (IAS) has officially opened scholarship applications for the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026). This global event will take place 26–31 July 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with full virtual participation available. Because many individuals working in the HIV field need financial support to…