Deadline: 15 May 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme is now accepting applications for its MAB Young Scientists Awards to support young researchers, especially those from developing countries, conducting interdisciplinary projects that align with UNESCO’s objectives, particularly within biosphere reserves.
Award Information
- Each award provides up to US$5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- UNESCO encourages young scientists worldwide to apply, fostering a new generation of researchers dedicated to the harmonious coexistence of people and nature.
- Applicants must:
- Be 35 years old or younger at the application closing date.
- Submit their application using the official MAB Young Scientists Award form, available in English and French.
- Obtain endorsement from their country’s MAB National Committee. In countries without an operational committee, the National Commission for UNESCO will oversee the selection.
- Focus on interdisciplinary research conducted within biosphere reserves, contributing to the implementation of the Lima Action Plan (LAP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Applicants from developed countries are eligible only in exceptional cases or if collaborating with developing countries.
For more information, visit UNESCO.
