The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust makes grants to charities working in the area of wildlife and environmental conservation in the UK and internationally. The Trust supports UK and international wildlife and environmental conservation projects, specifically scalable work that directly addresses threats to endangered flora or fauna. Applicants must be registered charities. Small grants, up to £10 thousand, are accepted year-round. Applicants may request medium grants (up to £20 thousand) by 12 November 2026. Wildlife Conservation Grants
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American Museum of Natural History — Ornithology Research
The Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund supports ornithological research anywhere in the world. Chapman Research Grants are small short-term awards for research that are available to graduate students for expenses associated with projects primarily focused on the systematics and evolutionary biology of birds. Most grants range from US$1,000-US$3,500. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Ornithology grants
Rainforest Alliance — Kleinhans Fellowship for Research in Community Forestry
The Rainforest Alliance is interested in helping communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises to harvest and manufacture forest and non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner, and market these goods to responsible businesses and consumers. The Kleinhans Fellowship provides US$20 thousand over two years for research on this topic in Latin America, with preference for sites where the Rainforest Alliance currently supports community forestry. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science, or an appropriate related field. The next deadline for applications is 28 February 2027. Know more
Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean — Shipboard Fellowship 2026
The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) offers several shipboard fellowship opportunities. This fellowship program aims to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. Eligibility extends to early career scientists, technicians, PhD and MSc students, and Post-doctoral Fellows involved in oceanographic work at centers in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Selected candidates will receive subsidies to visit the host institution and to go on the cruise, as well as training on seafaring medical and sea survival. Applications can be submitted anytime. Find the open call for 2026
European Research Council — Advanced Grant 2026
The European Research Council (ERC) invites applications for its Advanced Grant 2026, supporting established, leading researchers to pursue ambitious, high-risk/high-gain frontier research projects across any field of science, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities. Applicants must demonstrate an exceptional track record of research achievements and be hosted by, or willing to move to, an eligible host institution in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. Grants of up to €2.5 million are available for projects lasting up to five years, with an additional €1 million available in exceptional cases to cover eligible start-up or major equipment costs. The application deadline is 27 August 2026. Details here
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Guinean Forests of West Africa Small Grants
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites letters of inquiry for small grants to support biodiversity conservation in the Guinean Forests of West Africa hotspot. This call is open to civil society organizations operating in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Projects must align with specific investment priorities related to species conservation and the management of priority sites. Grant amounts are up to US$50 thousand. Applicants are encouraged to review the regional ecosystem profile and consult with the Regional Implementation Team before submitting their proposals.The deadline for letters of inquiry is 31 August 2026. Guinean Forests of West Africa Small Grants
Explorers Club — Fieldwork by Graduate Students and Early-Career Scientists
The Explorers Club invites applications for the Pathfinder Grant, previously called the Exploration Fund Grant. The grant supports graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists conducting field research. Relevant disciplines include anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, botany, earth sciences, marine and freshwater research, ecology, geography, and paleontology, and the Club gives priority to expeditions tackling ambitious research questions over survey data. Awards average US$2,500 to US$5,000. Each application requires two written recommendations. The deadline is 31 August 2026. Pathfinder Grant
Explorers Club — Field Science by High School and Undergraduate Students
The Explorers Club invites applications for the Rising Explorer Grant, which funds scientific fieldwork by high school students, college undergraduates, and independent researchers working at an equivalent level. Awards average US$1,500. Each application requires two written recommendations. The deadline is 31 August 2026. Rising Explorer Grant
Explorers Club — Conservation and Sustainability Fieldwork
The Explorers Club and the Swedish outdoor company Fjällräven invite applications for the Fjällräven Field Grant, which supports fieldwork in the natural sciences related to conservation, the environment, and sustainability. The grant is open to graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists; the Club’s grant criteria also specify explorers under the age of 35. Awards are US$5,000. Each application requires two written recommendations. The deadline is 06 September 2026. Fjällräven Field Grant
World Bank — Africa Visiting Scholars Program
The World Bank invites applications for the Visiting Scholars Program 2026, which supports early- and mid-career African researchers in advancing policy-relevant research on development issues. The programme offers scholars the opportunity to spend up to six months at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Eligible applicants are nationals of sub-Saharan African countries who are affiliated with a university, research institution, or government agency in Africa. The program covers travel costs, provides a monthly stipend, and offers office space and research support. The application deadline is 09 September 2026. Africa Visiting Scholars Program