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The European Commission has launched the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 , a major postdoctoral research funding opportunity for researchers working at the intersection of economics , public policy , and inequality . This post highlights a prestigious European research funding programme with a total budget of €399.05 million . The opportunity is aimed at postdoctoral researchers and is part of the broader MSCA framework supporting advanced research careers and...

HKMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship is announcing the 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Doctoral and Postdoctoral Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (Hong Kong Region) , now open for applications. This opportunity is aimed at PhD students and postdoctoral talent who want to turn research into impact through incubation, funding, and industry connections . The competition highlights innovation, entrepreneurship, and research commercialization , with a focus on connecting partici...

The University of Johannesburg Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships . This opportunity is aimed at highly motivated researchers whose work aligns with innovation and development . Priority areas mentioned in the post include alternative innovation practices , innovation for a green and just transition , and innovation and energy policy , including renewable energy transitions in South African communities . Successfu...

Rundong Ning, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is recruiting a PhD student for 2027. The project interests are broad but centered on work and labor , the Global South , Science and Technology Studies (STS) , and/or development . This is a good fit for students interested in social science research on labor, inequality, development processes, and the social study of science and technology. The post does not specify funding, ...

UNDP is offering the Digital, AI and Innovation Internship 2026 , a paid remote internship for students and recent graduates interested in artificial intelligence , digital transformation , innovation , data analysis , and global development . The internship is hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and is designed to give interns hands-on experience working with international teams on real projects. Depending on the team, interns may support AI and digital innovation initiatives, co...