International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 ($60,000 Grant)

November 6, 2026

International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 ($60,000 Grant)

Brief Description

Applications are officially open for the International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027, offering a USD $60,000 grant to support researchers and practitioners advancing marine and coastal ecosystem protection. Hosted by the International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI), this prestigious opportunity focuses on scaling global blue carbon action through innovative research, capacity building, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Whether you are launching a new initiative or expanding existing research, the fellowship provides vital financial backing to maximize your climate mitigation and adaptation impact. Researchers worldwide are welcome to apply, with a strong emphasis on applicants from the Global South and a specific encouragement for candidates based in Africa. If your work protects mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, or kelp forests, this program offers the funding and platform you need to drive real change.

Name of Host Institution

International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Open to applicants from all global regions, with a strong encouragement for researchers and practitioners working in the Global South.
Applications from Africa are particularly emphasized and welcomed for this cycle.
Must focus on blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp forests.
Applicants must demonstrate how the supported work will create tangible impacts for on-the-ground activities and local communities.

Grant Benefits

Each fellow receives a USD $60,000 grant to fund new projects, supplement ongoing research, cover laboratory travel, purchase equipment, or manage publication fees and field assistants. Fellows may also receive additional funding to attend annual International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings convened by the Blue Carbon Initiative and Conservation International.

Application Materials

Proof of employment or a Letter of Support from your institution.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A completed IBCI Fellowship Application Form.
A completed Budget Sheet.

Deadline

November 23, 2026

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Q: What specific ecosystems are covered under the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

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The fellowship welcomes applications across all major blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, and kelp forests.

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Q: Can researchers outside of Africa apply for this funding opportunity?

Yes, applications are open to all regions globally, though researchers from the Global South and Africa are strongly encouraged to apply for this cycle.