19 Global Trainings, Fellowships and Fully-Funded Travel Opportunities Currently Open – October 18

1. Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Applied Research Training (CART) Initiative 2025.
The CART is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen research and analytical skills for professionals working on civil registration and vital statistics. It trains participants to conduct their own applied research projects that aims to improve the completeness, quality, and use of CRVS data.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov 9

2.United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples
United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples is pleased to invite applications fromIndigenous Peoples’ representatives to participate in the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues & 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Click here to apply | Deadline | Oct. 31

3. EforAll Business Accelerator 2025. 
The EforAll Business Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered three times a year. The program delivers immersive business training, peer-to-peer support, mentorship, and access to an extended professional network. Anyone looking to gain increased business confidence, clarity, and connections is encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 6

4. CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2026.
The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows spend two to three months working with host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries to broaden their expertise, build valuable networks and further develop their transcultural skills. In return, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025

5. United Nations Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals 2026. 
The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a unique opportunity offered to participating companies within the UN Global Compact network. It empowers the young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 31

6. John S. Knight Journalism 2026-2027. 

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships offer journalists an opportunity to step back from demands of daily work and spend an academic year at Stanford University reimagining the future of journalism.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 3

7. Youth Challenge International (YCI) Social Entrepreneurship Fellow 2026. 
Join the YCI team to propel entrepreneur success by supporting the implementation of the HerStart Catalyst Fund, which provides financial grants and coaching for women-led social enterprises. Collaborate with entrepreneurs, partners and staff to support accountability and impact within fund distribution and business growth.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Ongoing

8. Solitude Fellowships 2026-2028. 
Akademic Schloss Solitude is accepting applications for its residential fellowships for the period 2026-2028. International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six- or nine-month fellowship.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Deadline: Nov 14

9. Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) Fellowship 2025. 
The SAGFA Fellowship is a 6-week virtual training program designed to build the capacity of African professionals and emerging leaders in green finance, climate policy, and Africa-China cooperation. It is hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and supported by the African Climate Foundation (ACF).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 22

10. Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2026-2027.
Do you want to learn from scholars, innovators, activists and social change organisations, and the latest academic research and expert insights on inequalities? Are you ready to join forces with a lifelong global network of peers? Apply for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2026-2027.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 16

11. People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) 2026. 
The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program that prepares members to plan and implement an inclusive and participatory process for a just climate transition. Participants will develop a project to implement a participatory program focused on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and climate solutions that address the needs and voices of local communities.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 30

12. Community Food Systems Fellowship 2026. 
The Community Food Systems Fellowship is an 18-month leadership program that aims to increase opportunities for diverse local food system leaders to build their skills, capacity, and networks through a series of community design labs on participatory engagement and human centered design approaches, monthly learning sessions with other food systems leaders, and individualized technical assistance.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 10

13. Rising Star Mentorship
Do you need help to launch or improve a participatory program? Apply for expert mentoring support! Rising Stars is the online mentorship program from People Powered that connects you with expert guidance to launch and improve participatory programs. They match advocates, policymakers and program managers seeking guidance (mentees) to on-the-ground experts who can address questions (mentors).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 8

14. International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia 2026-2027. 
The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in Indonesia, sponsored by Yayasan Persahabatan Indonesia Amerika Serikat (Indonesia-USA Friendship Foundation), seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Indonesia and the United States.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 31

15. Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship in European Security 2026-2027.
The Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in European Security seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Europe and the United States.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 31

16. Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-2027 
The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists two rare commodities: time and resources. Journalists eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism spend an academic year at the University of Michigan to access the resources of a world-class university and dive into a journalism project.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1(International) / Feb. 1 (U.S. Applicants)

 17. Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship 2027-2028. 
Once again, DW is looking for creative people, who are interested in a comprehensive, high quality journalism program with an international broadcaster and who want to help shape the journalism of the future.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 17

18. Equalize Startups 2026. 
Equalize Startups is a nonprofit launchpad accelerating women-led startups. The six-month program offers expert training, personalized mentoring, in person networking, and a pitch competition – all designed to help women academic inventors successfully navigate the startup ecosystem.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 14

19. Phenomenally BOW 2026 Conference.
The Phenomenally BOW 2026 Conference is seeking dynamic speakers to share their expertise and inspire women-owned businesses and diverse entrepreneurs nationwide.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 20

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