The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a four-day forest governance media workshop (May 2026) in Sumatra for journalists in Indonesia and Vietnam. EJN aims to deepen the participants’ knowledge of forest governance, improve their reporting on solutions being implemented to reverse forest loss and equip their audiences with the information they need to hold governments and those that support damaging environmental practices accountable. Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) from Indonesia and Vietnam. The application deadline is 06 February 2026. Media Workshop on Forest Governance
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Snow Leopard Network — Training Grant
The Snow Leopard Network invited applications for the Snow Leopard Training Grant which is designed to further strengthen snow leopard conservation and research. The scope of the capacity projects to be funded includes training workshops, protected area management, conservation education, women conservation leadership training, and wildlife population monitoring. Awards range from US$1,000 to US$1,500. The grant is open to researchers, practitioners, and organizations working to support snow leopard conservation. Proposals have to be submitted by 15 February 2026. Snow Leopard Network Training Grants
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism
Climate Tracker supports early-career journalists and communicators from Latin America who want to produce solutions-focused climate journalism highlighting responses to the climate crisis in the region. The opportunity is open to journalists, students, and communicators with an interest in climate, environment, and social impact. Selected participants receive training, mentorship, editorial support, and a stipend or reporting grant of up to US$1.000 to develop and publish high-quality solutions-oriented stories with regional and international outlets. The application deadline is 16 February 2026. Climate Journalism
RESCO — Master’s Programme Resources, Environment and Sustainability
The RESCO Master’s Program offers an interdisciplinary, two-year graduate program focused on sustainable resource management, environmental policy, circular economy, and climate transitions. The program is delivered by a consortium of European universities, and is open to students of all nationalities who hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in fields such as environmental studies, engineering, economics, geography, or social sciences. Admitted students may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships that typically cover full tuition fees, travel costs, insurance, and a monthly living allowance (around €1,400 per month) for the duration of the program. The application deadline for scholarship consideration is 28 February 2026. Details here
Climate Tracker — Climate Journalism Mentorship Program
Climate Tracker invited applications for the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program, exclusive to Latin America. Journalists from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Mexico will publish stories on the impact of the climate crisis in the region, with a focus on the transition to fair energy. Journalists receive a total financial incentive of US$900 (US$$300 for each story published). The application deadline is 01 March 2026. Climate Journalism Mentorship Program
International Foundation for the Law of the Sea — Training Program Law of the Sea
The Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training program on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The nine-month program is aimed at junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries who are currently working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law, or dispute settlement. All participants’ costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation. The application deadline is 06 March 2026. Link to the Training Program Law of the Sea
ETH Zurich — Doctoral Mentorship Program
The ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Doctoral candidates profit from research stays of up to 3 months at ETH Zurich. The grant covers expenses up to a maximum of CHF 15 thousand. Eligibility extends to doctoral candidates who are registered at a university or research institute in any low- or middle-income country. The next application deadline is 30 March 2026. ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Program
Wageningen University — Africa Scholarship Program
The Africa Scholarship Program (ASP) offers students from Africa the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Wageningen University and to support capacity building in Africa. Students receive travel, living allowance, tuition fee coverage, visa costs, and costs for health insurance. Applicants have to be citizens of an African country and have applied for one of the master’s programs of Wageningen University & Research before the given deadline. The application deadline is 01 February 2026. Wageningen University & Research
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study — Fellowships for Early-Career African Researchers
The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) offers the Iso Lomso Fellowships to early-career African researchers in any discipline. The program provides a three-year attachment to STIAS in addition to the possibility of a residency at a sister institute for advanced study in North America, Europe, or elsewhere. Other benefits include support for attending international conferences or workshops and support to the fellow’s home institution for lecturer replacement. The program is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree within the preceding eight years, and who hold an academic position at a university or research institution anywhere in Africa. The application deadline is 15 February 2026. About
UNESCO — Blue Schools Training for Africa and the Caribbean
The Blue Schools Training for Africa and the Caribbean is a capacity-building initiative aimed at teachers, educators, and education stakeholders working with schools in Africa and the Caribbean. The training focuses on integrating ocean literacy, climate change, and sustainability into school curricula through the Blue Schools methodology, combining online sessions with collaborative learning and practical tools. Participation is free of charge, and selected participants gain access to training materials, peer networks, and ongoing support to implement Blue Schools activities locally. The call is open to eligible education professionals from the target regions, with the application deadline 15 February 2026. Link to Ocean Literacy program