International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 ($60,000 Grant)
Brief Description
The
International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 offers a prestigious
$60,000 grant to support researchers and practitioners dedicated to protecting vital marine environments. Backed by the
International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI), this initiative advances the conservation, restoration, and protection of
blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp forests, for their critical climate mitigation and adaptation benefits. Whether you are launching a new project or expanding an existing
research endeavor, this fellowship provides the financial backing and collaborative network you need to maximize your environmental impact. Applications are open worldwide, with a strong focus on supporting researchers from the
Global South.
Name of Host Institution
International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) (supported by the
Blue Carbon Initiative and
Conservation International)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to global researchers and practitioners working across all blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp forests.
- Strong encouragement for applicants from the Global South, including Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
- Particularly strong encouragement for applications originating from Africa for this cycle.
- Ability to demonstrate how your supported work will deliver tangible impact for on-the-ground activities and local communities.
Grant Funding and Support
Each selected fellow receives a
USD $60,000 grant designed to advance blue carbon science and innovation. You can use these funds to supplement current research projects, cover travel expenses for laboratory studies, purchase necessary equipment, or pay additional research costs such as publication fees and field assistants. Additionally, fellows may receive funding to attend annual
International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings.
Application Requirements
To complete your submission, you must upload a
Proof of employment/Letter of Support from your Institution, your
Curriculum Vitae, a
Completed IBCI Fellowship Application Form, and a
Completed Budget Sheet.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by
November 23, 2026.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?
Researchers and practitioners worldwide are welcome to apply, with strong encouragement for applicants from the Global South, including Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, as well as those working across mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp forests.
Q: What financial support does the fellowship provide?
Each fellow receives a USD $60,000 grant to support new or existing research projects, covering equipment, laboratory travel, publication fees, and field assistants, alongside potential funding to attend annual scientific working group meetings.
Q: What documents are required to submit an application?
Applicants must submit proof of employment or a letter of support from their institution, a curriculum vitae, a completed IBCI Fellowship application form, and a completed budget sheet.
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