The Society for Marine Mammalogy makes grants to its members who are nationals of emerging and developing countries. Grants are for up to US$2 thousand for field research by early-career researchers. Applications are particularly welcome from scientists working in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Russia. The application period ends 30 June 2023. Research Grants for Marine Mammalogy
The MedFund provides sustainable funding for marine biodiversity conservation. MedFund launches a call for interest dedicated to support Mediterranean MPAs’ managers by funding day to day management costs of protected marine areas. The funding request must not exceed an average annual amount of €75 thousand. Applicants must be officially designated MPAs (or under designation process) in Lebanon, Montenegro, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, or Albania. The call for interest is open until 30 April 2023. The MedFund
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a virtual media workshop (June 2023) for journalists interested in reporting on marine pollution. Journalists will have the opportunity to workshop their story ideas, network with peers and editors, and connect with thematic experts and sources for their reporting. Applicants can be from any country in the world. Applicants from coastal countries are preferred. Selected participants will be eligible to apply for a story grant. The application deadline is 10 May 2023. Virtual Media Workshop
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories on the sources and impacts of different forms of marine pollution and solutions to curb them. EJN welcomes story ideas that focus on marine pollution – its sources, impacts on ecosystems and marine species; and ongoing efforts to regulate sources of marine pollution. EJN expects to award grants of approximately US$1,200 each. The application deadline is 12 February 2023. Story Grants Marine Pollution
The Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University offers 4 PhD stipends in marine bioacoustics. The stipends are part of a 4-year research project entitled “The Quieter Western Indian Ocean” (QWIO). Each stipend includes an international tuition fee scholarship for 3.5 years. In addition, the stipend covers annual living costs (total €31 thousand). Students would ideally be citizens of Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, or South Africa. However, applicants from the broader Indian Ocean will be considered. Applications close on 31 January 2023. Information
The International Marine Turtle Management and Conservation Program supports conservation, protection, or management actions supporting recovery of endangered sea turtle species occurring within the Pacific Islands Region. The program funds internationally-based projects to protect conserve western Pacific leatherback sea turtles occurring in Indonesia and Solomon Islands, and sea turtle management and conservation projects within Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Philippines, or Indonesia) and Japan with focus on fishery bycatch, nesting beach monitoring, poaching reduction, and/or the illegal sea turtle wildlife trade. Proposals between US$10 thousand and US$100 thousand per project year will be funded. Projects may apply for up to three years in length. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, foreign institutions, foreign organizations, and governments. The application deadline is 31 January 2023. Link
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association
Grants for research and capacity building in marine and coastal science in countries that form the western coast of the Indian Ocean
Principal Office: International
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) promotes the development of marine and coastal science in the region of the Western Indian Ocean. WIOMSA makes grants for research and capacity building.
WIOMSA serves seven countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, in addition to the French department of Reunion. Membership in WIOMSA includes government institutions, national and regional NGOs, and research and academic institutes.
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources
Research Grants. WIOMSA promotes research in marine science through two programs.
- The Marine Science for Management (MASMA) offers competitive grants to support research in the region, and to promote professional capacity. MASMA encourages and supports multi/trans-disciplinary research; regional research collaboration; partnerships between scientists from within and outside the region; and professionalism and competence of researchers in designing and coordinating research projects.
- The Marine Research Grant (MARG) strengthens capacity to conduct research and to increase understanding on various aspects of marine sciences. It offer grants for research in the applicant’s home country; research outside of the applicant’s home country; and travel to participate in regional and international fora.
About the program
APPLICATION: WIOMSA publishes a webpage for proposal submissions to MASMA and MARG. Applicants fill out an online application to present their biodata, educational and professional qualifications, and statements of support by employers and host organizations.
Some programs have application deadlines.
Link to proposal submissions
Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries
Sub-Saharan Africa: Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania
Note: Reunion (an overseas department of France) is also a member of WIOMSA.
WIOMSA’s News Updates include information about calls for proposals, course announcements, and other opportunities.
Publications include a journal, a magazine, policy briefs, books, training manuals, and others.
WIOMSA provides contact information for its Secretariat in Zanzibar.
January 2021
Marine Mammal Commission
Grants for conservation and research of marine mammals
Principal Office: USA
The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) provides oversight of conservation policies and programs carried out by agencies of the U.S. Government that affect marine mammals. The MMC devotes special attention to species and populations of marine mammals that are vulnerable to human-related activities, impacts, and contaminants. In addition, the Commission engages with other species and populations of marine mammals whenever conservation challenges arise that may affect them.
The MMC’s scope is international to include policies and arrangements that protect and conserve marine mammals under international laws and conventions, and that define conservation actions with respect to international marine ecosystems.
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources
Conservation and research of marine mammals. The MMC funds research that supports conservation of marine mammals at extreme risk. The program supports basic and applied research and conservation, and it also makes grants for outreach activities (i.e., conferences, workshops, symposia, education, outreach, and publication development).
Most grants are to principal investigators at universities, research institutes, conservation NGOs, professional societies, government agencies, and international organizations. There are no nationality criteria.
APPLICATION: The MMC awards grants based on an annual call for proposals, which may include specific research topics in any given year.
The MMC describes its grant making criteria; provides instructions to applicants; and identifies when and how to submit proposals.
Link to Current Funding Opportunities
Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries
Worldwide
The MMC posts its funded projects in recent years. Since it was established in 1972, the MMC has supported more than 1,000 projects.
The Commission provides contact information.
OYSTER is an independent working group dedicated to promoting and supporting opportunities for young researchers in marine science. EuroMarine offers a grant of €7,500 to early-career researchers from EuroMarine full member organizations to undertake an original and collaborative research project. The project must be led by 2-3 young scientists, from at least two different countries. The deadline for proposal submission is 31 October 2022. Know more
EuroMarine launches a call for proposals to host the inaugural EuroMarine School on Ocean Transformation. The School is an opportunity to host a training workshop that will equip attendees with new knowledge to address ocean challenges and should address one or more of the key priorities and challenges in marine science. The maximum budget available is €25 thousand. Proposals should involve at least three full Member Organizations of EuroMarine, from at least two different countries. Applicants are welcome to involve any relevant organizations from developing countries. Applications must be submitted before 31 August 2022. EuroMarine School