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BioGeoSCAPES Funding Opportunities
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Worldwide research, infrastructure, fellowship, travel and capacity-development opportunities | Updated 9 September 2026
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StatusFunding agencyOpportunityPrimary geography / eligibilityFunding typeBioGeoSCAPES relevanceDeadline / timingImportant eligibility or planning notesSource
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OpenEuropean CommissionHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-01EU / associated countries; international partners per topic rulesResearch & innovation grantOcean restoration, biodiversity, pollution, climate resilience, observing and data23 Sep 2026Check individual topic conditions and consortium rules in the Funding & Tenders Portal.https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?callIdentifier=HORIZON-MISS-2026-03&isExactMatch=true
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OpenEuropean CommissionHORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09EU / associated countries; international partners per topic rulesResearch & innovation grantCircular bioeconomy and biotechnology; potentially relevant to marine biotechnology and bioproducts17 Sep 2026Confirm that the proposed work fits the specific topic scope before pursuing.https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?callIdentifier=HORIZON-CL6-2026-01
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OpenSimons FoundationSolar Radiation ManagementInternational teams; administered through an eligible main institutionResearch grantFundamental science relevant to marine cloud brightening and climate-system impactsLOI: 6 Oct 2026; full proposal: 17 Feb 2027No in-situ aerosol-release field experiments. Best fit is modeling, laboratory work, materials, aerosols and climate impacts.https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/solar-radiation-management/
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OpenNSERCDiscovery GrantsCanadaInvestigator research grantLong-term programs in natural sciences and engineering, including ocean biogeochemistry and microbial ecologyFull application: 2 Nov 2026The mandatory NOI deadline was 4 Aug 2026; current cycle is useful only to applicants who completed that step.https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/professors-professeurs/grants-subs/dgigp-psigp_eng.asp
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OpenNSERCAlliance International Collaboration grantsCanada + international collaboratorsInternational collaboration grantCanadian-led natural sciences and engineering collaborations with international academic partners25 Nov 2026CAD 20,000–100,000 per year for up to three years; Canadian university researcher applies.https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/innovate-innover/AllianceInternational-AllianceInternational/index_eng.asp
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OpenNSERCApplied Research Tools and Instruments grantsCanadaResearch infrastructure / equipmentResearch tools and instruments for applied research programs18 Nov 2026Institution and applicant eligibility rules apply; strongest fit for instrumentation or shared analytical capacity.https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/arti-oria/index_eng.asp
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OpenNSERCCanada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master'sCanadaGraduate fellowshipMaster's research training in eligible disciplines, including ocean and environmental science1 Dec annuallyCAD 27,000 for 12 months; institutional and citizenship/residency eligibility applies.https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/cgrsm-besrm_eng.asp
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OpenUKRI / BBSRCEarly independence: BBSRC fellowshipsUnited KingdomFellowshipIndependent bioscience research; possible fit for microbial ecology, omics and biotechnology23 Sep 2026Applicant must be based at an eligible UK research organisation and meet early-career criteria.https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/early-independence-bbsrc-fellowships-full-stage/
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OpenUKRI / BBSRCStandard research grant: applicant-led modeUnited KingdomResearch grantAny area within BBSRC remit; possible fit for microbial systems, omics, methods and biotechnologyOpen; no fixed closing date shownMaximum award listed as £2 million; UK institutional eligibility applies.https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bbsrc-standard-research-grant-applicant-led-mode/
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OpenUKRI / BBSRC + FAPESPBrazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)United Kingdom + São Paulo, BrazilPartnership seed grantBuilds collaboration between currently BBSRC-funded UK groups and FAPESP scientistsOpen; no closing dateUp to £35,000 over two years on UK side; Brazilian counterpart applies to FAPESP.https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bbsrc-brazil-pump-priming-award-fappa/
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OpenUKRI / BBSRCTranslation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026United KingdomTranslational research grantTranslation of bioscience discoveries, tools or platforms toward application14 Oct 2026£100,000–£800,000; could fit analytical platforms, bioinformatics or biotechnology arising from BGS-related work.https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-translation-bbsrc-proof-of-concept-2026/
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Ongoing / rollingU.S. National Science FoundationOcean Sciences Program (NSF 26-516)United States; foreign collaborators may participate under NSF rulesResearch grantPhysical, chemical and biological oceanography; marine ecology; interdisciplinary ocean scienceSee current solicitationNew consolidated program announced Aug 2026. Consult NSF 26-516 for current proposal windows and track-specific requirements.https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ocean-sciences-program
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Ongoing / rollingThe Rufford FoundationRufford Small GrantsDeveloping countries worldwideSmall conservation grantField-based conservation research and pilot conservation action, including marine biodiversityRollingFirst grants up to £7,000, with larger follow-on awards; designed especially for early-career conservationists.https://www.rufford.org/
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RecurringScientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR)Travel SupportSCOR-listed developing countriesTravel grantAttendance at ocean science meetings, conferences, workshops and trainingQuarterly: 31 Mar, 30 Jun, 30 Sep, 31 DecPrioritizes early-career scientists from low- and middle-income countries; verify lead time and eligible-country list.https://scor-int.org/work/capacity/travel-grants/
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RecurringPOGO + SCORPOGO-SCOR Fellowship ProgrammeScientists from developing countriesVisiting fellowship / trainingShort-term training at a major oceanographic institution in ocean observations and related methods2026 call listed; verify next deadlineMonitor current training announcements; the program is especially relevant for capacity development and international exchanges.https://pogo-ocean.org/capacity-development/pogo-scor-fellowship-programme/
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RecurringPOGO / Nippon FoundationNF-POGO Shipboard TrainingDeveloping-country scientists; call-specific eligibilityShipboard trainingHands-on oceanographic observation and cruise experience2026 call listed; verify voyage deadlineVoyage-specific calls vary. Monitor POGO's current training announcements.https://pogo-ocean.org/capacity-development/shipboard-training/
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Ongoing / periodicSchmidt Ocean InstituteShip Time: Scientists & TechnologistsWorldwide research teams; geography follows vessel planningIn-kind ship time and technical supportTransformative marine research, ocean technology and open data aboard R/V Falkor (too)Expression-of-interest process; verify current planning windowStrong fit for ambitious interdisciplinary expeditions. Proposals must align with regional planning and open-data expectations.https://schmidtocean.org/apply/
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MonitorWestern Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)MASMA and MARG research grantsWestern Indian Ocean regionResearch / capacity grantMarine and coastal science, management, capacity and regional collaborationPeriodic calls; none confirmed in this reviewUse WIOMSA's funding/news pages and mailing list. Particularly relevant for African and western Indian Ocean partners.https://www.wiomsa.org/
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MonitorSouth African National Research Foundation2026–2027 calls portfolioSouth Africa; some bilateral/multilateral callsResearch grants, scholarships and infrastructureEnvironmental, marine and Antarctic research, student support, infrastructure and international collaborationVaries by callUse the NRF funding portal for open calls; marine and Antarctic scholarships and international calls appear periodically.https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/
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MonitorAustralian Academy of ScienceThomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant BiologyAustraliaEarly- and mid-career research grantMarine, soil and plant biologyAnnual; verify next roundHistorically offers grants up to AUD 20,000. Confirm the next cycle on the official awards page.https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/thomas-davies-research-grant-marine-soil-and-plant-biology-0
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Future callBelmont ForumBiodiversity 3 Collaborative Research ActionInternational; participating funders to be announcedTransdisciplinary international researchLong-term biodiversity monitoring, FAIR data, standardization, mechanistic ecology and societal actionEstimated launch: 2028Excellent strategic fit for interoperable data and international coordination; join the interest list and monitor funder participation.https://belmontforum.org/archives/-future-opportunity/biodiversity-3/
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