The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), with support from The LEGO Foundation, invites early-career researchers to participate in the LEGO Foundation Fellowship program, which aims to strengthen research on learning, child development, and education.

This call for proposals supports research projects focused on learning through play and other innovative strategies that contribute to the holistic development of children and youth. It is aimed at researchers with experience in education, learning sciences, psychology, child development, and related disciplines, and also promotes international collaboration and academic exchange.

The OpenAI Foundation is calling on universities, research centers, and organizations to submit projects that promote the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence to generate social benefits.

The call for proposals funds initiatives aimed at applying AI in areas such as education, health, economic development, civic engagement, and well-being, with an emphasis on ethical, inclusive, and people-centered solutions.

It is aimed at institutions and multidisciplinary teams that develop projects with the potential for social impact and scalability.

The Common Good Cyber Fund invites universities, research centers, and organizations to submit projects aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and digital infrastructure as public goods.

The call for proposals funds applied research and development initiatives in areas such as cybersecurity, open-source software, digital resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and strengthening the Internet ecosystem, with an emphasis on projects of public interest.
It is aimed at institutions and research teams developing innovative solutions that have an impact on the security and sustainability of the digital environment.

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) invites researchers affiliated with universities and research centers in low- and middle-income countries to submit proposals for applied research projects on the responsible use of digital technologies in humanitarian action.

The call for proposals funds research related to artificial intelligence, privacy and data protection, digital trust, and other technologies applied to disaster preparedness and response, with the aim of generating evidence to strengthen decision-making and humanitarian policies.

It is open to researchers affiliated with accredited academic institutions. Projects will have a maximum duration of 8 months and may receive funding of up to USD $10,000.

Through ScotiaINSPIRA, Scotiabank invites nonprofit organizations to submit projects aimed at strengthening the economic resilience of individuals and communities, with an emphasis on employability, financial literacy, and economic inclusion.

The initiative funds applied projects with a direct social impact that have clearly defined beneficiaries, measurable outcomes, and the capacity for implementation. Proposals that are already underway or ready to be implemented, with clear impact indicators and the potential for scalability, are given priority.

This is not a traditional call for academic research, but rather for projects with a practical focus and concrete results on the ground.
It is open to nonprofit organizations with legal status; individual applications and purely theoretical projects will not be accepted.

The Mexico–United States Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (COMEXUS) invites Mexican researchers to apply for the Fulbright-García Robles Research Fellowship Program, which aims to strengthen academic collaboration between Mexico and the United States.

This call for applications is open to individuals with a Ph.D. or those in postdoctoral positions who are interested in conducting research projects at U.S. institutions in various fields of study.

The program offers stays of three to nine months in the United States, with financial support and access to an international academic environment.

COECyTJAL is calling on universities, research centers, and organizations in Jalisco to submit applied research and technological development projects focused on innovation and collaboration with the private sector.

It is aimed at public and private institutions based in the state that carry out projects with an impact on strategic sectors such as health, agribusiness, and technology.

The COECyTJAL is calling on institutions in Jalisco to submit applied research and technological development projects that have an impact on strategic sectors and are linked to the productive sector.

It is aimed at universities and research centers in the state that have the capacity to carry out innovation projects.

The Federation of Mexican Private Institutions of Higher Education (FIMPES) and The University of Queensland (UQ) are inviting research teams to apply for their joint seed fund, which is designed to strengthen international academic collaboration and support the development of early-stage research projects.

The call for proposals will fund up to two projects, each with a grant of $10,000, for activities that promote collaboration, such as academic mobility, workshops, working meetings, and the development of joint proposals. Projects must have a maximum duration of 12 months.

It is open to teams composed of researchers from at least two FIMPES member institutions and one UQ institution, in fields such as energy, health, the environment, infrastructure, agri-food, and advanced manufacturing.

The BBVA Foundation is launching its Leonardo Scholarships program for the first time in Latin America, targeting mid-career researchers and creators in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.

The call for proposals will award 65 grants of up to $50,000 for projects in fields such as basic sciences, engineering, artificial intelligence, the environment, the humanities, and the arts. Projects may be carried out over a period of 12 to 18 months, with flexibility in their implementation.

It is aimed at professionals between the ages of 30 and 45 who have established careers and high potential, with the goal of promoting scientific innovation and cultural creation in the region. This initiative is part of the international expansion of a program that has supported hundreds of researchers in Spain since 2014.