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D-PRIZE GLOBAL COMPETITION PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURS

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Application Deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

LOCATION: USA

D-Prize seeks new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions, all aiming to scale. D-Prize Interventions selects an intervention below to begin applications with. Use the menu to filter by sector.

Agriculture

Custom

DMPA-SC

Education

Health

Livelihoods

Public Services

Water

ELIGIBILITY:

New organizations only. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.

We especially encourage applicants from low- and middle-income countries.

Orgs with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 USD raised typically not supported.

Existing organizations considered only if your core focus is distributing an existing, evidence-based poverty intervention.

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions

Timeline

Select an intervention above and be prepared for the following deadlines:

The Global Competition launches on 14 September 2026

Early Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Regular Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Extension Deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

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BENEFIT:

Up to $20K to launch a new organization fighting poverty via distribution.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

PHD STUDENTSHIP: LINKING MOLECULAR ARCHITECTURE TO THE FUNCTIONALITY OF HYDROCOLLOIDS USING ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES

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Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

This University of Leeds PhD Studentship is a fully funded, 4-year industrial doctoral research project focusing on how the microscopic structure of natural food polymers dictates their macroscopic texture and stability. This project aims to help the development of next-generation sustainable, healthy food ingredients by improving our molecular understanding of how natural food polymers, known as hydrocolloids, behave and function in foods.

ELIGIBILITY:

Theme of project: Soft Matter Physics, Food (Bio) Chemistry

Primary Host Institution: University of Leeds, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy

Secondary Institution: University of Leeds, Faculty of Biological Sciences, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Industry Partner: Nestlé Research, Lausanne

They welcome applicants from a wide range of scientific backgrounds, including physics, physical and bio-chemistry, food science or related disciplines. The successful candidate will possess a minimum 2:1 Honours degree. An MPhys, MPhil, MEng, MSc, or relevant industrial experience would be an advantage. Experience in any of the following is helpful but not essential: soft matter physics, rheology, advanced microscopy and/or scattering techniques, carbohydrate chemistry, enzymology, and analytical chemistry. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of this programme, we do not expect the successful candidate to have knowledge and experience in all relevant areas; support and training will be provided by experienced staff. Curiosity, problem‑solving ability, and willingness to work across disciplines are essential.

English language requirements:: Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

How to apply: For more information and a link to the application form, please click here. Please return all completed forms to idla@reading.ac.uk The email subject line must read IDLA 2607 LLN Surname

Start date: January 2027

Duration of award: 48 months

BENEFIT:

Fully funded for four years by Food Consortium IDLA and Nestlé (Société des Produits Nestlé SA). The studentship covers UK tuition fees plus an enhanced annual UKRI stipend of £23,303 tax-free.

International students may apply but must cover the difference between home and international fees, which is ~£20k pa and increases annually.

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