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World Academy of Sciences — Postgraduate Fellowship Program

TWAS offers a postdoctoral fellowship program for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS). ICCBS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. Applicants for these fellowships must be permanent residents in a developing country and hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences. The application deadline is 14 August 2025. TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

MDPI — Carbon Neutrality Award

MDPI, a publisher of peer-reviewed, open-access journals invites applications for the Carbon Neutrality Award. This prize will be given to applicants who have made outstanding academic or societal contributions to carbon neutrality in general or to a carbon-neutrality-relevant issue in particular.  The winner will each be awarded CHF1500. Applications have to be submitted by 30 April 2026. Carbon Neutrality Award

Centre for Science and Environment — Green School Activation Program

The Green School Activation Program (GSAP) is aimed at promoting green education through a whole-school approach in secondary schools. GSAP is designed to restore green and healthy learning environments, enhance food security through vertical gardens, strengthen climate education, and embed circular economy practices in schools. To be eligible for the Green School Activation Programme, applicants must currently be teaching in Abuja, Lagos, or Oyo State. The deadline for submission is 15 July 2025. Green School Activation Program

Earth Journalism Network — Media Partnership Reporting Fellowships to COP30

The Climate Change Media Partnership announces the COP30 Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists from low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The Fellowship will cover economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance, and ground transportation costs related to participation. The deadline is 15 July 2025. Link

International Federation of Inventors’ Associations — Regenerative Innovation Competition

The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) accepts applications for the prestigious Regenerative Innovation Competition. The initiative aims to unite visionaries from Latin America and the Caribbean, in an effort to generate breakthrough solutions in fields such as Renewable Energy and Urban Sustainability, among others. Participation is open to individuals aged 16 and above, including representatives of academic institutions, third-sector organizations, startups, and traditional businesses. The winners will be awarded medals and official certificates. The application deadline is 30 July 2025. InnovaCities 2025

Belmont Forum — Resilience Collaborative Research Action

The Resilience Collaborative Research Action (CRA) call focuses on transdisciplinary research about vulnerability and resilience management for socio-environmental systems in exposed territories. Funding will support research consortia composed of international partners from various disciplines. The project duration is 36 months. All projects should include 3 funding agencies from 3 different countries. The deadline for proposals is 17 October 2025. Know more

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Morocco

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Morocco. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs, entrepreneurship, environment, and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management. The average contribution is C$15 thousand to C$20 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 June 2025. CFLI Morocco

Communication Foundation — Climate Communication Fund

The Climate Communication Fund supports communication and climate action by supporting CSOs in enhancing their communication strategies. The Fund offers grants of up to €10 thousand to increase the communication capacity of climate nonprofits. Eligible organizations are encouraged to propose projects that leverage various communication channels, including digital media, community outreach, and educational programs. Interested applicants must submit their applications by 20 June 2025. Climate Communication Fund

Green Institute — Fellows Program

The Green Institute offers the Green Fellows program for students passionate about sustainability, food security, climate action, and environmental law. The program consists of a series of four virtual conferences. Participants receive a certificate of participation and stand a chance to win $1000. Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old. The program is open to applicants from all countries. The application deadline is 30 June 2025. Green Fellows Program

Friends of Nepal — Nepal Grants

Friends of Nepal (FoN) supports initiatives that fight climate change and environmental degradation and provide solutions to agricultural and economic development in Nepal. FoN welcomes applications that simultaneously address climate change, natural resource conservation, and sustainability as well as economic development. The average grant size is approximately US$5 thousand per project. Organizations must be based in either the United States or Nepal. The application deadline is 25 July 2025. Nepal Grants