The UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education is a global, youth-focused fellowship designed to empower young climate leaders to strengthen and transform climate education in formal and informal settings. Up to 12 fellows aged 10–30 will be selected to research, advocacy, policy shaping, storytelling, and systems change while receiving a stipend and access to mentorship, networking and visibility opportunities. Fellows are also eligible for up to US$20 thousand in grant support to expand their initiatives. The application deadline is 31 December 2025. UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship
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Earth Journalism Network — Investigative Reporting Fellowship: Extreme Weather in the Philippines
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting fellowships to journalists in the Philippines to support the production of investigative and in-depth reports on adaptation measures and government preparedness for climate-induced natural disasters. EJN accepts applications from journalists based in the Philippines with a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience. The Network expects to award up to 12 fellowships with a budget of US$2,000 each. The application deadline is 09 January 2026. Know more
German Academic Exchange Service — In-Region Southeast Asia Scholarships
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and SERCA offer MS and PhD scholarships in agriculture at partner universities in Southeast Asia. The scholarship is open to nationals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Thailand, and Vietnam planning to pursue graduate studies in development-related fields. The scholarship covers tuition, study and research allowance, food and accommodation, in-region travel, and insurance. The deadline for application is 15 January 2026. DAAD Scholarship
Harvard University — Arboretum Research Scholar Award
The Arboretum Research Scholar Award supports early-career scientists, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers conducting plant-focused research that aligns with the Arboretum’s living collections, herbarium, archives, or scientific priorities in areas such as botany, ecology, evolution, and conservation. Awardees receive up to US$10 thousand to support research expenses including travel, lodging, materials, or access to Arboretum resources. The program is open to researchers worldwide, and projects may be short-term or exploratory in nature. Applications are accepted until 01 February 2026. Arboretum Research Scholar Award
American Ornithological Society — Caribbean Conservation Research Grant
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) supports early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean conducting conservation-related research on either migratory or resident birds. Applicants are expected to have significant involvement in an ornithological society. AOS makes two grants of up to US$5,000 each. Support is limited to conservation-related research projects taking place in Mexico, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean. Applications are due 27 February 2026. Know more
Zebra Foundation — Support for Vets and Vet Students
The Zebra Foundation for Veterinary Zoological Education assists veterinary students and veterinary surgeons from anywhere in the world to gain additional experience in veterinary zoological medicine. The program funds seeing practice at an institution specializing in zoological medicine or research projects (laboratory, field, or clinic-based) leading to advances in zoo and wildlife health. Grants range from £100 to £1000. Applications are considered twice a year. The application deadlines are 31 March and 30 September 2026. More information
Fiat Panis Foundation — Prize for Master Thesis in Food Security
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for university thesis and dissertation research in themes of agriculture, ecology, and natural resources, with a focus on food security in developing countries. The Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg Graduate Award is €7.5 thousand in support of qualified young scientists by honoring their excellent master thesis in the field of food security. The deadline for submissions (German, English) is 30 April 2026. Ruthenberg Graduate Award
Fiat Panis Foundation — Hermann Eiselen Science Award 2026
The Fiat Panis Foundation makes awards for university thesis and dissertation research in themes of agriculture and natural resources, with a focus on food security in developing countries. The Hermann Eiselen Science Award is made to a young scientist who focuses on helping to reduce hunger and malnutrition through agricultural research. The value of the award is €30 thousand. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. Hermann Eiselen Science Award
World Food Prize Foundation — Borlaug Award for Field Research 2026
The World Food Prize Foundation invites nominations for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research. The Award (US$10 thousand) recognizes science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under the age of 40. The award will honor an individual who is working closely “in the field” with farmers, animal herders, fishers, or others in rural communities. The deadline for nominations is 01 June 2026. Norman Borlaug Field Awards
Earth Journalism Network — Reporting on Climate Change
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting fellowships to communicators in India to support the production of in-depth reports on the private sector and climate change. EJN welcomes pitches for reports that focus on climate financing and carbon trading, greenwashing in the private sector, innovative and locally led solutions, challenges around rare earth materials, renewable energy and clean mobility. The Networks expects to award up to 10 fellowships. Journalists from India are welcome to apply. The application deadline is 08 January 2026. Details