2027 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Research Analyst Program
Deadline: December 31, 2026. As a Research Analyst Program (RAP) participant, you will have a unique opportunity to acquire valuable real-world work experience in the IMF’s operational and policy work, use and improve your quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, increase your knowledge of technology, information systems, and the Web, as well as your research abilities. The program lasts for two years and we hire RAPs from around the world. Former RAPs have gone on
2026 IFC Women-Led Business Grant ($25K – $750K)
Deadline: August 20, 2026. The IFC Women-Led Business Grant is a Catalytic capital for women entrepreneurs leading high-impact ventures. This program targets businesses founded or led by women, providing non-dilutive funding alongside leadership coaching and a global peer network. Supports growth across all sectors. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Businesses with at least 51% women ownership or women in C-suite leadership roles. FUNDING Fund ranges from $25K – $750K WHAT YOU CAN FUND Working capital and pilot deployments Technical assistance and capacity building Climate and ESG-aligned
2026 IFC Education Innovation Grant ($75K – $1M)
Deadline: August 30, 3036. IFC grants support EdTech and skills training that prepare emerging market workforces. Helps scale proven education models that improve learning outcomes, vocational training, and job placement for youth in emerging economies. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Application is welcome from: EdTech ventures. Vocational training providers Post-secondary institutions. FUND Fund range from $75K – $1M WHAT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR Working capital and pilot deployments Technical assistance and capacity building Climate and ESG-aligned investments Market research and feasibility studies Equipment and technology procurement Monitoring, evaluation, and learning Find
2026 International Finance Corporation (IFC) SME Growth Accelerator Grant
Deadline: November 15, 2026. Designed to help small and medium enterprises scale operations, expand into new markets, and create quality jobs. Includes mentorship, access to networks, and follow-on financing opportunities. ELIGBILITY CRITERIA For-profit SMEs with 10-250 employees. With verified annual revenue between $250k-$10M. WHAT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR Working capital and pilot deployments Technical assistance and capacity building Climate and ESG-aligned investments Market research and feasibility studies Equipment and technology procurement Monitoring, evaluation, and learning Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE
2027 Michael Courtney Fellowship for Young Leaders from Burundi
Deadline: July 26, 2026. The Ireland Fellows Programme is a fully-funded scholarship opportunity open to professionals from eligible developing countries to study at Master’s level in Ireland’s world-renowned Higher Education Institutions, offered by the Irish Government. The Ireland Fellows Programme aims to nurture future leaders and develop in-country capacity to achieve national Sustainable Development Goals. In Tanzania, the programme has supported hundreds of individuals over the past 45 years to further their education and
Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026: presented by Pernod Ricard to Attend OYW Summit in Cape Town (€8,000 grant)
Deadline: July 20, 2026. A new generation of leaders is reimagining how we gather and share. They are creating spaces across communities, workplaces and digital platforms where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and people feel they belong. Through their initiatives, they are bridging cultures, generations, and identities, showing that connection is something we actively create, nurture, and sustain. Building on the success of the WE Award 2025, Pernod Ricard is proud to partner once