Sequential Application Protocol
v1.1 · One application at a time · June–November 2026
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Emergent Ventures Africa HIGH Neuropharm/CCT OPEN
Mercatus Center / Tyler Cowen
14 Jun 2026 Base assets live $10,000–$100,000 (most ~$50,000)
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Foresight Institute Fellowship 2027 HIGH Neuropharm/CCT OPEN
Foresight Institute
30 Jun 2026 Referees confirmed Travel support for workshop + Vision Weekend; community access
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BioInnovation Institute / Science
Verify Jul deadline Cycle open Prize (verify amount on Science.org portal)
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African Research Excellence Fund (AREF)
Jun/Jul 2026 intake Non-monetary; high meta-leverage
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The AI Conference (San Francisco)
31 Jul 2026 Startup Showdown prize + conference attendance scholarship
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Astera Institute
Q1 2027 submit Significant (Astera-tier funding)
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MUG outcome (gate decision)
Gate decision — not an application
Early Aug 2026
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International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
15–22 Sep 2026 Course pre-selected Typically $1,500–$5,000
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Bio Protocol BioDAO Bounties HIGH DeSci GATED
Bio Protocol
31 Oct 2026 BioDAO paper submitted $5K–$50K per bounty
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African Research Excellence Fund (AREF)
30 Sep 2026 EDITH enrollment £47,000 + UK/European lab placement
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Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF)
Within 14 days of open (Nov 2026) Statement drafted Oct Fully funded (accommodation, meals, travel to Heidelberg)
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Obama Foundation
Within window (Nov–Dec 2026) Fully funded (program costs, possible travel)
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Science Park Graz
Pre-intro: Week 1 Oct; Formal: Dec 2026 EDITH enrolled Mentorship, network, workspace; anchors aws €200K + FFG grants