ASU's The Difference Engine is offering a fully funded fellowship for one innovator with an idea focused on environmental justice or sustainability. The nine-month program provides faculty mentorship, student research support, ASU resources and a cohort experience to help participants design, build and launch a community-centered solution. Apply by Jul. 31.

The NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is NSF's premier award for early-career faculty. CAREER supports faculty who integrate research and education while building a foundation for long-term leadership in their field and institution. Successful proposals demonstrate both intellectual merit and a strong plan for advancing education alongside research. Eligible early-career faculty across all NSF-supported disciplines are encouraged to apply. Apply by Jul. 22.

Hannah Oyewale - Founder & CEO, Young Ladies Club 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Europe & North America Region For Hannah Oyewale, purpose has shaped every stage of

The Nation Science Foundation is seeking public comment on a draft revision of its Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). The revision updates financial assistance policies using plain language, separates policies from procedures, and incorporates recent statutory and regulatory changes. Faculty and research administrators are encouraged to review the draft and submit feedback before the deadline. Comments must be submitted by Aug. 24.

At the end of May, ASU’s College of Global Futures welcomed institutional teams from 9 leading colleges and universities to the Sustainability Education Program Directors’ Cohort, a six-week, fully online experience designed

APPLY: The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking a Civic Science Fellow to support the Presidents and Chancellors Council on Public Impact Research. The fellow will help advance university approaches to public impact research by strengthening partnerships, expanding incentives, measuring impact, and supporting institutional responsiveness. Fellows also join a national Civic Science Fellows cohort focused on building stronger connections between scientific institutions and the public.

Constanza Gomez - Co-Founder and Ceo of Sortile 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Latin America and Caribbean Coming from Chile, Constanza Gomez grew up aware of the large

The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research is recruiting postdoctoral fellows for two opportunities focused on AI practices in health research policy and behavioral and social sciences program impact analyses. Eligible applicants include recent Ph.D. graduates in AI, computer science, data science, and the social and behavioral sciences. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions become available.

The CBO team spent a week at the University of Oxford this June co-hosting the Actionable Science for a Nature Positive Future workshop with the Oxford Martin School.

The IMPACT Studio is a structured, immersive 8-session program designed for faculty ready to move from individual research success to field-shaping leadership. Hosted by the Global Futures Office of Research Development and Strategy (GFORDS). Program on Sept. 17.

We recently sat down with Christopher Neubert, deputy director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, to explore his background, career highlights, and advice for students.

The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a global initiative supporting researchers working to deepen our understanding of how children thrive. The Fellowship provides up to $300,000 over three years for early- and mid-career researchers studying children's thriving. Apply by Jul. 31.