The Planet Health Film Fund supports five filmmakers with £20,000 each to make a 10-minute documentary and short social cuts on the links between human health and the health of the environment. Filmmakers get an online development programme with masterclasses and production support. Applicants must be international directors aged 18 or over who have previously directed at least one completed film that was festival-selected or commissioned or distributed by an established platform. They must also have a legally registered production company, because awards cannot be paid to individuals. The deadline is 16 November 2026. Planet Health Film Fund
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Global Thinkers Forum — Mentoring Program 2027
The Global Thinkers Forum brings together a diverse network of thought leaders to share their visions of the future, create meaningful conversations around them, and effect positive change in the world. The program consists of an 8-month mentoring cycle that includes one-on-one sessions with experienced thought leaders and individuals aged between 18 and 29 from all over the world. The program’s mentors are successful individuals across several professional fields and countries. The application deadline is 23 November 2026. Become a Global Thinkers Mentee
IREX — Community Solutions
IREX Community Solutions is a professional development program for community leaders in eligible countries to participate in a four-month fellowship with a local nonprofit organization or government agency in the USA. The subject areas include environmental issues (among others). Applications are accepted from eligible countries in East Asia and the Pacific; South and Central Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; North Africa and the Middle East; Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbean. Grants are for visa support, international travel, insurance, and a living allowance. The application deadline is 24 November 2026. About the Program
Box Impact Fund — Digital Transformation to Save our Planet
The Box Impact Fund will award a total of US$150 thousand to six different non-profit organizations pursuing digital transformation projects. Each selected organization will receive a US$25 thousand grant to put their idea into action. The project category “Protecting the Planet” covers areas such as environmental protection, energy conservation, renewable energy, nature conservation, and biodiversity. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Box Impact Fund
Wageningen University — Master’s Scholarships for International Students
Wageningen University & Research offers scholarships for international students starting an on-campus MSc in September 2027. The Excellence Scholarship waives tuition for 24 months for students with a GPA of 80% or higher and the nationality of one of 21 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The Africa Scholarship Program covers travel, tuition, a living allowance, visa and health insurance for 24 months for African citizens.The NL Scholarship awards eight scholarships of €5,000 each (up to €15,000 per student) to students. Applications must be submitted before 01 December 2026. Details
Ocean Culture Life — Storytelling Grants for Ocean Conservation Stories
Ocean Culture Life offers storytelling grants of £1,000, £3,000 and £5,000 to creators around the world, giving them funding, a platform and support to bring ocean stories to life. Formats include film, photography, essays, audio and illustration, and stories should inspire, educate or encourage protection of the ocean. The application deadline is 01 December 2026. Storytelling Grants
International Center for Journalists — Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling honors journalists in Africa who strengthen people’s voices and show the transformational change taking place on the continent. The ICFJ seeks a wide variety of topics, not limited to health and social issues. This includes stories and initiatives about global climate change, development challenges, or the environment. The winner receives a US$5 thousand cash prize. The deadline to apply is 08 January 2027. Visit the website
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — Botany in Action Fellowships 2027
The Botany in Action (BIA) Fellowship program at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens fosters the development of the next generation of plant-based scientists. Subject areas include ethnobotany, Indigenous ecological knowledge, food systems, plant diversity and conservation, landscape and brownfield restoration, and sustainable landscapes. Preference goes to research in tropical forests or southwest Pennsylvania, with special consideration in 2027 for Panama and Australia’s Daintree region. The program is open to Ph.D. students of any nationality who are conducting plant-based scientific research at U.S. graduate institutions. Grants are US$6 thousand for research and outreach expenses at sites in the U.S. or internationally, plus an all-expenses paid trip to Phipps for science outreach training. The application deadline is 08 January 2027. Find out how to apply
Ocean Foundation — Scholarship for Sea Turtle Preservation
The Ocean Foundation and the Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund seek applicants for the Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship. Students with field research projects on sea turtle behavior and habitat use in the marine environment, as well as projects that promote sea turtle conservation in coastal ecosystems, can apply. One award of US$3.00 will be made to a Masters or PhD student. The applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during 2027/2028. The application deadline is 15 January 2027. Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship
Conservation International — International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship
The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) at Conservation International awards one fellow US$60,000 to support new or existing blue carbon work on mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses or kelp forests. Funds can cover supplementary research costs, lab travel, equipment, publication fees and field assistants. Fellows may also receive funding to attend the annual International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings, and join a network with training and lab exchange opportunities. Applications are welcome from all regions. The deadline is 23 November 2026. International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship