Three international research grants for 2026 are now open:
1. Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers
2. Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
3. Reece Foundation Grant
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1. Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers
The Humboldt Research Fellowships for experienced researchers enable highly-qualified scientists and scholars from outside Germany to spend extended periods of research in Germany. The research is carried out in cooperation with academic hosts at research institutions in Germany. Details of the research outline including information on the intended duration of the fellowship must be agreed with the intended host before applying.
Funding Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Research Scope: All academic disciplines.
Eligibility:
Applicants
• should have completed their doctorate within the past 12 years
• must not be a German national.
• may not have lived in Germany for longer than a total of 90 days within the 18-month period prior to submitting your application.
• must have an academic host at a research institution in Germany.
Maximum Award: The fellowship amount is €3,600 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
Application Process: Applications must be submittted online at: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed three times a year. Calls schedule for 2026:
Call opens For selection meeting Earliest possible start of fellowship
15 March 2026 November 2026 February 2027
15 July 2026 March 2027 May 2027
15 November 2026 July 2027 September 2027
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2. Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
The Simons Foundation Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) program supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance on a case-by-case basis.
Funding Organization: Simons Foundation
Scope: Mathematics and physical sciences
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by established U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions and stand-alone research centers. PIs and co-Investigators must have a Ph.D. and a tenure-track or tenured position at said institutions or centers at the time of application. There are no citizenship or department requirements for PIs.
Maximum Award: The program provides funding for up to five years. The funding level and duration is flexible and should be appropriate based on the type of support requested in the proposal. There is no recommended or assumed funding level for this program.
Allowable expenses include:
• Up to one month of summer salary and related benefits per year for the PI and any co-Investigator(s).
• Domestic or international travel for the PI(s), co-Investigator(s) and students, as appropriate.
• Salary support and related benefits, including tuition support, for staff/research scientists, postdoctoral fellows and research associates, graduate students or undergraduate research assistants.
• Support for visitors and collaborators, including domestic and international travel, meals and lodging expenses.
• Conferences and working meetings appropriate to the needs of the project.
• Research equipment, experiments, computations, supplies and other expenses directly related to the research, including computers, computer support, professional literature, publication expenses and professional membership dues.
Application Process: Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the Simons Award Manager (SAM), https://sam.simonsfoundation.org/ . Approved LOIs will be invited to submit a full proposal through SAM.
Application Deadline: The deadline is rolling, and an LOI can be submitted at any time.
Further Information: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/targeted-grants-in-mps/
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3. Reece Foundation Grant
The Reece Foundation Grant Program to support locally led initiatives that help communities in Australia and overseas with access to clean water, sanitation or food security through irrigation.
Funding Organization: Reece Foundation
Scope: Access to clean water, sanitation or food security through irrigation
Eligibility Applications must be submitted by a not-for-profit organisation or community group, individual or group of individuals sponsored by a not-for-profit entity.
Maximum Award: The funding request is between AUD$5,000 and AUD$30,000.
Application Process: Applications are submiited online at: https://www.reecefoundation.charity/get-involved-apply-for-a-grant
Application Deadline: Application is open all year round. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and short-listed applicants will be notified.
Further Information: https://www.reecefoundation.charity/get-involved-apply-for-a-grant
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For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel. 02 470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th
