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Ghana University Offers Paid Research Fellowship for 2026
Solutions2h ago

Ghana University Offers Paid Research Fellowship for 2026

The University of Ghana is giving aspiring researchers a career-launching opportunity with a fully funded fellowship in development research. Applications open now for the 2026-2027 program that prepares graduates for doctoral studies while tackling real-world challenges.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
TCU Gets $10M for Research That Benefits All Students
InnovationMar 24

TCU Gets $10M for Research That Benefits All Students

Texas Christian University just received a $10 million gift to boost research opportunities that connect students across engineering, data science, and athletics. The Roach Foundation's investment will help TCU achieve top-tier research status while keeping students at the center of everything.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
UT San Antonio Becomes Texas's 3rd Largest Research University
SolutionsJun 23

UT San Antonio Becomes Texas's 3rd Largest Research University

A major university merger in San Antonio just created a powerhouse combining education, medical research, and economic development under one roof. With 43,000 students and a new research hospital, UT San Antonio is tackling the city's biggest challenges in healthcare, jobs, and opportunity.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Private Donors Fuel Breakthrough Cancer and Brain Research
InnovationJul 24

Private Donors Fuel Breakthrough Cancer and Brain Research

Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research
InnovationApr 2

Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research

Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Chinese AI Agent Tops Global Research Benchmark
InnovationJul 22

Chinese AI Agent Tops Global Research Benchmark

A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Harvard Gives Top Prize to NZ Student's Research
Community HeroesMay 23

Harvard Gives Top Prize to NZ Student's Research

A 23-year-old from Porirua just won one of Harvard's most prestigious awards for groundbreaking research that maps New Zealand's neighborhoods by opportunity. Her work reveals how your birthplace shapes your future and highlights gaps between Māori and Pākehā communities.

Stuff NZ2 min read
NIH Programs Doubled PhD Rates for Undergrad Researchers
SolutionsJun 18

NIH Programs Doubled PhD Rates for Undergrad Researchers

A 20-year study reveals that two mentorship programs helped twice as many students earn PhDs by providing research opportunities and professional support. The findings prove what educators have long believed: the right guidance at the right time can change career trajectories.

STAT News3 min read
Bemidji State Students Share Research at Annual Conference
VideosApr 10

Bemidji State Students Share Research at Annual Conference

Over 80 students at Bemidji State University presented months of research to the public, showing how small universities offer big opportunities. Their projects ranged from memory science to real-world marketing, all aimed at solving everyday problems.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts

After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.

STAT News3 min read
Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16
Community HeroesMar 18

Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16

A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Google DeepMind Recruits Students for AI Cancer Research
InnovationApr 9

Google DeepMind Recruits Students for AI Cancer Research

Google DeepMind is hiring PhD students to help build AI systems that could accelerate cancer discovery. The six to nine month positions signal growing collaboration between academic research and real-world medical breakthroughs.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Virginia Tech Launches $20K Fund for Data Science Research
InnovationMar 28

Virginia Tech Launches $20K Fund for Data Science Research

Virginia Tech is putting real money behind breakthrough data science projects with a new funding opportunity open to all faculty. Grants up to $20,000 will help researchers turn pilot ideas into major discoveries.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Jersey Shore Gets Solar-Powered Ocean Research Platform
InnovationJul 11

Jersey Shore Gets Solar-Powered Ocean Research Platform

A new floating research platform has launched three miles off New Jersey's coast, bringing real-time ocean data and innovation opportunities back to a historic marine observatory site. The solar and wind-powered buoy will support scientists, students, and marine tech companies while advancing the state's blue economy.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read

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