The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) invites applications for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme to support climate resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The program offers fellowships to mid-career professionals, undergraduate students, and postgraduate students to strengthen local capacity and planetary health. Eligible applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth SIDS country and be currently employed by or enrolled in an ACU member university within one of the 25 eligible nations across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions. The fellowship covers tuition fees, living allowances, and research support. The deadline for applications is 05 March 2026. Link
climate
International Geosphere-Biosphere Program — PAGES Workshops and Educational Meetings
The Past Global Changes (PAGES) project invites applications for financial support to organize workshops and meetings that advance paleoscientific research and international collaboration. The program prioritizes activities that integrate, coordinate, or synthesize scientific knowledge, with a strong emphasis on involving early-career scientists and researchers from low- and middle-income countries. Eligible applicants include leaders of officially approved PAGES working groups as well as organizers of open-call and educational workshops relevant to the PAGES science structure. Funding typically ranges from US$5,000 to US$12,000 per event, though exceptional working group cases may receive up to US$15,000. Potential applicants must contact a Scientific Steering Committee member at least two weeks before the deadline to discuss their proposal. The next deadline for proposals is 11 March 2026. Support
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Civil Society Support for Ocean and Climate
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad invite applications for a grant scheme designed to strengthen civil society organizations working on climate, environment, and ocean-related challenges in developing countries. The program supports initiatives that promote human rights, climate change adaptation, and sustainable management of marine resources to improve the resilience of vulnerable communities. Eligible applicants include Norwegian and international non-profit organizations, trade unions, and faith-based groups. While funding amounts vary by specific project needs, Norad often prioritizes larger-scale interventions between NOK 15 million and NOK 75 million for multi-year periods. The deadline for applications is 24 March 2026. Link to Norad
Alstom Foundation — Project Support for NGOs
The Alstom Foundation invites project proposals from NGOs in eligible countries in the Asia-Pacific region, South Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa (a full list of eligible countries is provided in the call for proposals). The Foundation supports a range of activities, including economic and social development, environmental protection, access to mobility, and access to energy and water. All projects must be submitted together with an Alstom employee acting in the role of the Project Promoter. The regular submission deadline is 10 April 2026. Click here
UN Environment — International Green Gown Awards
The International Green Gown Awards recognize exceptional climate sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. Students and universities are invited to submit solutions to the climate and environmental crisis. The Awards are open to any university or college across the world. The deadline for applications is 10 April 2026. Know more
Pulitzer Center — Africa Impact Seed Funding
The Pulitzer Center invites applications for the Africa Impact Seed Funding to support micro-scale education projects that address socio-ecological challenges. Open to K-12 teachers, lecturers, researchers, and student groups based in Africa, the program funds activities that utilize Pulitzer Center reporting on rainforests, oceans, and climate change. Projects must be implemented within a four-month period and demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Grants range from US$2,000 to US$3,500 to cover project-related costs and engagement activities. The deadline for applications is 16 April 2026. Africa Impact Seed Funding
Hurtigruten Foundation — Environmental and Community Grants
The Hurtigruten Foundation invites applications for projects that protect wildlife, reduce plastic waste, and support local communities in the areas where the company operates. The program funds grassroots initiatives, scientific research, and educational projects that promote sustainable tourism and climate change mitigation. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and community groups active in Hurtigruten’s destinations, which include the Norwegian coast, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica, and parts of the Americas and Africa. Grants typically range from 50,000 NOK to 100,000 NOK, though larger or smaller amounts are considered based on project needs. The deadlines are 01 May 2026 and 01 November 2026. Environmental and Community Grants
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation — Research Fellowship for Brazilian Postdoctoral Researchers
The Capes-Humboldt Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers from Brazil with their research in collaboration with a host at a German research institution. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,600. The next application deadline is 25 May 2026. More here
Bow Seat — Ocean Awareness Contest
Bow Seat invites applications for the Ocean Awareness Contest to engage students in environmental conservation through creative expression. The program encourages participants to explore the connection between human activities and the health of the ocean through categories such as visual art, creative writing, film, interactive and multimedia, and performing arts. Eligible applicants include students worldwide between the ages of 11 and 18. The contest offers various cash awards, with gold prize winners receiving US$1,000, silver winners receiving US$750, and bronze winners receiving US$500. The contest deadline is 08 June 2026. Ocean Awareness Contest
Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility — Postgraduate Studies in Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean
CCRIF SPC (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) serves the Wider Caribbean Region in reducing the economic impact of natural catastrophes. As a part of its program, the facility provides scholarships to students at the post-graduate level to pursue study in areas related to disaster risk management. Eligibility extends to citizens of CARICOM member countries and/or CCRIF member countries in the Caribbean. The scholarships are valued at a maximum of US$40 thousand at extra-regional universities and US$11 thousand at regional universities. The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026. About this scholarship