The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers up to 10 story grants of up to US$2,000 each to journalists in Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Africa for in-depth reporting on mining, the environment and human rights. Story themes include mercury and cyanide contamination from small-scale gold mining, community displacement and land rights violations, the accountability of international mining companies, the suppression of environmental defenders, post-mining rehabilitation, and the local costs of the “green minerals” boom. Early-career and experienced journalists, freelancers and groups of journalists (applying through one lead applicant) can apply. Applications are accepted in English or French. The deadline is 01 December 2026. Story Grants to Report on Mining
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European Plant Science Organisation — Young Plant Scientist Award
The European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) offers two awards to young scientists to attend the Science Day of the EPSO General Meeting in June 2027. The awards will cover registration and travel. The awardee can present a lecture on his/her research and will receive €200. Applications are invited from PhD students working on either fundamental or applied aspects of research on plants. Applications must be received by 31 January 2027. EPSO Young Plant Scientist Award
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 2027. About
Masdar — Leadership Training and Mentorship
The WiSER Pioneers Program offers young women aged 25 to 35 access to educational workshops and global networking opportunities. The program empowers young women to take a leading role in the global transition to a net-zero future. Applicants must be employed or self-employed and hold a degree in a field related to the environment, energy, sustainability, or STEM disciplines. Applications have to be submitted no later than 23 November 2026. WiSER Pioneers Program
Green Institute — Green Global Fellowship
The Green Institute recruits its February 2027 cohort of Green Fellows. Fellows complete a course and attend fellowship conferences. Benefits include training from sustainability experts, a peer network, a certificate on completion and a portfolio of projects. One fellow who meets all requirements and shows documented impact may receive a US$1,000 post-fellowship award to continue or expand the initiative. Applications close on 07 January 2027. Green Global Fellowship
University of California at Berkeley — Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program 2027
The Beahrs ELP sponsors an annual three-week summer course in environmental science, policy, management, and leadership at UC Berkeley. The next course is scheduled for July 2027. ELP invites applications from mid-career professionals around the world. Workshops and field trips draw on the strengths of UC Berkeley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area of California. Course participants continue their learning and networking through the Berkeley ELP Alumni Network. The program offers a limited number of partial scholarships. The final deadline for scholarship review is 15 January 2027. Learn about the program
SEED — Workshop and Support for Eco-Enterprises
The SEED Replicator program offers incubation workshops to identify opportunities for enterprise creation and to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners looking for partnerships to build an eco-inclusive business model. SEED Starter program guides participants from the early stages of ideation to the generation of a viable business plan. SEED Replicator targets entrepreneurs without a business idea as well as early-stage entrepreneurs who are trying to identify partnership opportunities and grow their impact. SEED Catalyser guides enterprises to refine their business models and optimize their impacts. SEED Accelerator develops the investment readiness and operational excellence of established eco-inclusive enterprises looking to scale up. Successful alumni can apply for a SEED Grant which pays for your immediate necessary activities, measures, or machinery required to establish the new enterprise. SEED programs are currently offered in the following countries: Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Morocco, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia. Click here for more information
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples — Scholarships for Indigenous Leaders to Attend the Darwin Conference
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) offers scholarships to Indigenous leaders, community members and changemakers from Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Latin America to attend its Global Conference in Darwin, Australia (April 2027). Applicants must identify as Indigenous and be actively engaged in a community, organization or Indigenous-led initiative. Their work should relate to areas such as Indigenous leadership, philanthropy and funding, Indigenous rights, climate, biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge and territories, gender equality or youth leadership. The scholarship covers conference registration, hotel accommodation, round-trip economy airfare, and local transport. Applications close on 06 November 2026. More information
ARROW — Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum
The APFSD Youth Forum 2027 invites young people (aged 13–30) from across the Asia-Pacific region to take part, in person or online, in Bangkok on 18–20 February 2027. Centered on scaling up just transitions with young people at the forefront, the Forum will review SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 15 (Life on Land) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), with SDGs 3, 5 and 13 (Climate Action) as cross-cutting themes. Applications are open until 16 November 2026. APFSD Youth Forum
Earth Journalism Network — Reporting Fellowships to Cover the High Seas Treaty COP1 in New York
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) will send ten journalists, split equally between the Global North and Global South, to cover the first Conference of the Parties of the High Seas Treaty (the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction agreement) in New York from 11 to 22 January 2027. The network pays economy airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transport, plus a daily allowance, and reimburses visa costs. It also arranges press accreditation and provides a pre-conference virtual workshop, an orientation day on 10 January, and daily briefings with media trainers. Applicants must be professional journalists from or representing an established media house in a coastal country, with experience reporting on ocean issues. Fellows must produce at least two in-depth stories during the fellowship or within two weeks after it. The network especially encourages applicants from Namibia, Ecuador, Peru, Seychelles, Japan, Spain, Canada and South Korea. The deadline is 27 October 2026. Reporting Fellowships