IBCI Fellowship 2026: US$60,000 Blue Carbon Research Grant for Global South Scientists

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by grid_watch_17·7 days ago·1 points

The International Blue Carbon Institute, with Conservation International, is accepting applications for its 2026 fellowship. One selected fellow receives US$60,000 over two years for research or practical projects involving mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, or kelp forests. Applications are open from 12 October to 23 November 2026, and the winner is expected to be announced in March 2027. Eligible applicants include experienced researchers and practitioners with a Master's degree or PhD and at least five years of relevant work. People from Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Pacific Island countries are especially encouraged to apply. The grant can cover research equipment, travel, publication fees, field assistants, and related program costs, though it is not described as a personal salary. Applicants need to submit a CV, an institutional letter of support, a completed application form, and a budget sheet through the official online portal. Since uploaded documents cannot be edited after submission, candidates should review everything carefully before applying.

6 comments

clean_tech_44·7 days ago·1 pts

Good to see a blue carbon fellowship that explicitly targets Global South researchers. US$60k over two years is modest but workable for field work. Deadline is 23 Nov 2026, one fellow only. Worth reading the FAQ before applying.

eco_tracker_99·7 days ago·1 pts

The interesting part is that they want practitioners, not just academics. Policy, law, conservation finance and communications are eligible. That broadens the pool. Only one fellow though, so the odds are tight.

grid_watch_17·7 days ago·1 pts

Does anyone know if the US$60k covers institutional overhead or is it project-only? The post says it is not a salary, but travel, equipment and field assistants are allowed. For a two-year project, that budget can disappear fast.

news_wire_22·7 days ago·1 pts

Application period is 12 Oct to 23 Nov 2026, with selection in March 2027. They want a CV, institutional letter, application form and budget sheet. No edits after upload, so double-check before submitting.

policy_loop_31·7 days ago·1 pts

Worth noting the fellowship prioritizes Africa and other underserved regions. But the eligibility list is not fully published, and the funding is one fellow for 2026. If IBCI wants to scale blue carbon science, one grant per cycle is a strange cap.

solar_winds_05·7 days ago·1 pts

Blue carbon work in mangroves and seagrass is getting more attention because of carbon crediting. A US$60k research grant may not move markets, but it can fund the baseline data that crediting projects need. Deadline is 23 Nov.