Funding for research and researchers in developing countries
A curated list of research funding for research and researchers based in low and middle income countries, including research grants, fellowships, travel grants and awards.
TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry (science and tech-lagging countries)
The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry from The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) recognizes the scientific achievement of young chemists (younger than 40 years) who are nationals of science and technology-lagging
VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Country(ies)
The VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Country(ies) recognizes researchers and innovators working in developing countries, in both academia and in industry, whose work have led to advancements in
TWAS-IsDB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (developing countries)
The TWAS-IsDB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to advance research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development
ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (developing country scholars in China)
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is supported by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO). The scholarship supports
Ton Hoek Scholarship for Young Leaders in Pharmacy (developing countries)
The Ton Hoek Scholarship for Young Leaders provided by the FIP Foundation for Education and Research supports one early career pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientist, or pharmacy student (undergraduate or postgraduate) with excellent leadership skills, to
Leadership Development Scholarships (pharmacy | developing countries)
The Leadership Development Scholarships provided by the FIP Foundation for Education and Research support six young pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists to attend the 2023 FIP World Congress and participate in the Leadership Development Workshop,
Bioethics grants (USA + developing countries)
The Biothics grants from the Fogarty International Center of the NIH supports the mentored training of a sustainable critical mass of bioethics scholars in low and middle-income country (LMIC) research-intensive
International Development Fund (microbiology)
The International Development Fund from the Microbiology Society provides funding for microbiologists in low-income or lower-middle-income economies (as defined by the World Bank) for a variety of activities, including scientific
Emerging Global Leader Award (AIDS research in developing countries)
The Emerging Global Leader Award from the Fogarty International Center of the NIH supports junior faculty members at biomedical research institutions in low- / middle-income economies (as defined by the
Travel Grant (female mathematicians)
The Travel Grant from the European Women in Mathematics (EWM) supports members who are early-career female mathematicians or those working in developing countries with travel grants to attend and speak
World Bank Scholarships Program (developing countries)
The World Bank Scholarships Program from The World Bank enables citizens of certain developing countries to do their master’s degree program in a development-related topic. The potential scholarships include 26 participating programs at
Emerging Global Leader Award (biomedical research in developing countries)
The Emerging Global Leader Award from the Fogarty International Center of the NIH supports junior faculty members at biomedical research institutions in low- / middle-income economies (as defined by the
