Researchers working on blue carbon ecosystems can apply for the International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship. The 2026 call will select one Fellow for a two-year award worth US$60,000.
Overview
The Fellowship supports applied research and scientific work related to coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp systems. Conservation International particularly encourages work that can strengthen evidence, policy, management, and practical implementation.
The programme is global, with strong encouragement for researchers from the Global South and particular interest in increasing representation from Africa.
Benefits
- Research Grant: The selected Fellow receives US$60,000 over two years.
- Eligible Costs: Funding may support research, fieldwork, laboratory costs, travel, equipment, publication, research assistance, and other approved expenses.
- Scientific Network: The Fellowship connects the recipient with the International Blue Carbon Institute and wider blue carbon community.
- Working Group Access: Additional support may be available for participation in the annual Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group.
Eligibility
- Qualification: Applicants should hold an advanced master’s degree or a PhD.
- Experience: Applicants need at least five years of relevant blue carbon expertise.
- Research Focus: The proposed work must focus on blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, or kelp.
- Geography: Applications are accepted globally, with researchers from the Global South strongly encouraged.
- Institutional Support: Applicants must provide evidence of employment or institutional support for the proposed work.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 23, 2026.
- Prepare Documents: Required materials include the application form, CV, budget, and institutional or employment support documentation.
- Define the Project: Present a focused two-year research plan with clear blue carbon relevance and a realistic budget.
- Submit: Follow the official Fellowship instructions before the closing date.
