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RFA-OD-25-008: Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) — Historical Reference
Historical reference for the closed NIH and FDA Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators, an R03 opportunity for early-career biomedical, behavioral, and social science investigators.
Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program, 2026–2027 Cycle: Up to $110,000 a Year for Five Years for Early-Career Cancer, Immunology and Neuroscience Investigators, With Letters of Inquiry Closing 3 September 2026
The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program gives early-career biomedical investigators up to $110,000 a year for as long as five years, with nominations restricted to one candidate per invited institution, a letter of inquiry deadline of September 3, 2026, and a final application deadline of October 14, 2026 for grants starting September 2027.
Royal Society – Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2026: Up to Eight Years of Salary, €90,000 a Year in Research Costs, and Overheads to Launch an Independent Lab in Ireland
The Royal Society – Research Ireland University Research Fellowship funds outstanding early-career natural scientists in the Republic of Ireland for up to eight years, covering salary on the Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow scales, up to €90,000 a year in research expenses, and institutional overheads, with a 9 September 2026 deadline.
SAH IDEAS Research Fellowship 2027: $1,000 Award and One Year of Mentorship for Emerging Architectural-History Scholars
The Society of Architectural Historians' 2027 SAH IDEAS Research Fellowship offers emerging architectural-history scholars a one-time $1,000 research award, close mentorship for one year, peer support, and digital membership.
Searle Scholars Program 2027: $450,000 Over Three Years of Unrestricted Research Support for 15 First-Year Assistant Professors in Biomedical Science and Chemistry
The Searle Scholars Program awards 15 new grants a year of $450,000 over three years to newly appointed tenure-track assistant professors in the biomedical sciences and chemistry, nominated by participating U.S. institutions, with applications for the 2027 competition due September 30, 2026.
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism 2027
Historical reference for the closed 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship, a Durham University and Reuters programme offering an early-career journalist a nine-month investigative journalism placement and financial support.
Sloan Research Fellowships 2027: A $75,000 Two-Year Award for Early-Career Scientists at U.S. and Canadian Universities
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's 2027 Research Fellowships offer $75,000 over two years to outstanding early-career, tenure-track faculty in seven scientific fields; nominations open July 15, 2026 and close September 15, 2026.
SNSF Ambizione 2026: The Final Call for Switzerland's Flagship Early-Career Grant — Four Years of Salary Plus up to CHF 250,000 in Project Funds, Closing 3 November 2026
The Swiss National Science Foundation's last-ever Ambizione call opened on 3 August 2026 and closes on 3 November 2026, funding early-career researchers for up to four years with a salary averaging around CHF 115,000 a year plus project funds capped at CHF 250,000.
TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science 2026
The 2026 TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science was a USD 10,000 recognition in Astronomy and Cosmology for young scientists living and working in developing countries; the nomination call is now closed.
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM 2026: US$50,000 Each for Five Researchers Under 40, One From Every UNESCO Region — Nominations Close 30 November
UNESCO and the Al Fozan Foundation award US$50,000, a medal, and a diploma to five scientists under 40 — one from each UNESCO geographic region — for achievements in STEM research, STEM education, or international scientific cooperation; the third edition closes 30 November 2026.