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Funding Agency Name Primary Nation FocusSubmission Deadline Link to details Important Details to Note
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NSFGROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR) USASupports transitioning teams from research that is multidisciplinary to research that transcends disciplinary boundaries with novel conceptual frameworks, theories and methods.February 10 2025https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/growing-convergence-research-gcr
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NSFResearch Collaboration Opportunity in Europe for NSF Recipients -USA - EUEncourages supplemental funding requests from current NSF recipients to support research visits to European Research Council-funded research groups.Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/research-collaboration-opportunity-europe-nsf-2Early and mid-career applicants particularly encouraged to apply; This funding includes travel support for multiple short visits or one longterm visit plus accommodations expenses from host institution. Must be currently funded NSF PI or Co-PI to apply.
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NSFInternational Research Experiences for Students (IRES)USAPairs undergrads and grad students with currently funded projects (project list on website, see link) October 28 2024https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/international-research-experiences-students-iresMany of the listed projects are not relevant to BGS but a few are worth exploring (plant metabolomics in Kenya, for ex)
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NSFOrganismal Response to Climate Change (ORCC)USASupports research, research coordination networks and conferences that integrate ecological and evolutionary approaches with genomic, physiological, structural, developmental, neural or behavioral understanding of organismal responses to climate change.November 19 2024https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/organismal-response-climate-change-orcc
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NSFU.S.-UK Research Collaboration under the NSF-UKRI/Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Lead Agency OpportunityUSA - UKInvites collaboration between U.S. and U.K. research communities. Proposals may be accepted into programs within the following NSF directorates: Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and Computer and Information Science and Engineering.Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/us-uk-research-collaboration-under-nsf
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NSFInfrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity)USASupports the implementation of, scaling of, or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at NSF; focuses on building capacity in research infrastructure that is broadly applicable to a wide range of researchers in cyberinfrastructure, Biological Collections, and Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories. Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/infrastructure-capacity-biological-researchProgram will also accept proposals for planning activities or workshops to facilitate coordination that may be necessary in building capacity in infrastructure that meets the needs of a research community.
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NSFTransitions to Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research (Transitions) - mid and advanced careerUSASupports mid-career or later-stage researchers in molecular and cellular biology to expand or transition their research programs through sabbaticals or other forms of professional development.

Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/transitions-excellence-molecular-cellular
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NSFInnovation: Research MethodsUSASupports research on the design of laboratory- or field-based methodologies that enables new and important insights into biological processes.Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/innovation-research-methods
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NSFInnovation: BioinformaticsUSASupports research on the development of bioinformatics approaches to advance biological research in all areas funded by the Directorate for Biological Sciences.Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/innovation-bioinformatics
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NSFCapacity: Biological CollectionsUSASupports improvements to and digitization of biological collections and collection-based information to advance biology and increase the broader applicability of collections.

Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/capacity-biological-collections
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NSFEArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER)USAEAGER is a type of proposal used to support exploratory work in its early stages on untested, but potentially transformative, research ideas or approaches. This work may be considered especially "high risk-high payoff" in the sense that it, for example, involves radically different approaches, applies new expertise, or engages novel disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives. Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/23-1/ch-2-proposal-preparation#2F3EAGER funding is a prerequisite to plans for a UNOLS Chief Scientist Training Cruise.
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NSFCellular Dynamics and FunctionUSASupports interdisciplinary research aimed at mechanistic understanding of the structure, function and evolution of cellular and subcellular systems across the tree of life.

Applications accepted any time https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/cellular-dynamics-function
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CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC Exploration StreamCanada The goal is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research; supports research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas...and undertake research that would defy current paradigms; brings disciplines together in unexpected ways and from bold, innovative perspectives; and has the potential to be disruptive or deliver game-changing impacts.Notice of Intent to Apply: August 27, 2024: Full applicaiton deadline: November 5, 2024https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2024/competition-concours-eng.aspx#2
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NSERCAlliance Advantage Canada Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations (private, public or not-for-profit sectors). Grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada.Applications accepted any time https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/innovate-innover/alliance-alliance/index_eng.asp
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NSERCAlliance International Catalyst and Collaboration Canada Catalyst grants will provide funding for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaborations in the NSE disciplines. These grants will allow Canadian researchers to identify and initiate the first stage of collaboration with the intent of supporting exploratory research activities initiating exchanges for Canadian personnel where appropriate.Applications accepted any time https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/AllianceInternational-AllianceInternational/index_eng.asp
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NSERCShip Time Program Canada The Ship Time program allows those holding an NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) to apply for additional funds to access vessels in support of their research programs.September 3, 2024https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/professors-professeurs/grants-subs/st-tn_eng.asp
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NSERCDiscovery GrantCanada The DG program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. DGs are typically five years in duration and are considered “grants in aid” of research, as they provide long-term operating funds and can facilitate access to funding from other programs but are not meant to support the full costs of a research program.August 1, 2024 (notifice of intent to apply)

November 1, 2024 (full application)		https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp
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NSERCJapan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in JapanCanada - JapanA limited number of promising early career researchers are given the opportunity, through this fellowship, to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. NSERC is responsible for recommending Canadian nominees for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan.February 1, 2025https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/JSPS-SJPS_eng.asp
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Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges 2024European Union MSCA Staff Exchanges promote innovative international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation through exchanging staff and sharing knowledge and ideas at all stages of the innovation chain. The scheme fosters a shared culture of research and innovation that welcomes and rewards creativity and entrepreneurship and helps turn ideas into innovative products, services or processes. It is open to research, technical, administrative and managerial staff supporting R&I activities.February 5, 2025https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/horizon-msca-2024-se-01-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate
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Horizon Europe Closing the research gaps on Essential Biogeochemical Ocean Variables (EOVs) in support of global assessmentsEuropean Union In line with the European Green Deal and, in particular its climate and biodiversity objectives, successful proposals should advance the scientific understanding to support adaptation and resilience policies of natural and managed ecosystems, to efficiently monitor, assess and project the impacts and effects of climate change, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and to support decision-making and the delivery of solutions for tackling emerging threats at regional, European and global levels.September 24, 2024https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/horizon-cl6-2024-climate-02-2?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance&keywords=Ocean%20sustainability%20and%20blue%20economy&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502
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Future Earth Future Earth Cross Cutting Initiatives African nations on OECD DAC ListCross-Cutting Initiatives are integrative or synthesis activities that foster or require collaborations between Future Earth networks and/or facilitate research co-creation and transdisciplinarity. Original proposals and those addressing priorities identified by the Future Earth Assembly are eligible for consideration.March 31, 2024 and September 1, 2024https://futureearth.org/initiatives/funding-initiatives/
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Future Earth Future Earth Inclusivity and Diversity Participation FundingAfrican nations on OECD DAC ListFuture Earth seeks to support inclusivity and diversity participation of early-career researchers and of researchers in low to middle income countries (LMICs). Indigenous communities, women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQAI+ community are especially encouraged to apply. Members of the Future Earth networks are invited to submit applications for funding support of travel, registration, and/or participation expenses.Applications accpeted any time; must be submitted 90 days before travel/event
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Ocean Shot: Second Call for Applications Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace FoundationJapan Provides large-scale support for projects that support (1) New Discoveries of Ecosystems, Marine Species or Their Ecological Functions and/or (2) New technologies or data science that facilitate ocean discoveriesAugust 31, 2024https://www.spf.org/opri/en/projects/oceanshot-2nd.html
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ISBlueISBlue Interdisciplinary Graduate School France + OtherISblue (France) Interdisciplinary graduate school aims to strengthen the international openness of research units and training in marine science and technology. To this end, a call for projects is permanently open to support the hosting of internationally renowned researchers and professors. This call will support the hosting of researchers and professors working in universities and research centers abroad (academic and non-academic), for periods of 1 to 6 months. December 31, 2024https://isblue.fr/en/tous-les-appels/invited-professors-and-researchers/
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Nessling Foundation Nessling Foundation FinlandThe Nessling Foundation particularly supports projects that promote cooperation between different disciplines or sectors and the transfer of knowledge and information to end-users. We fund multidisciplinary projects as well as projects dealing with a specific disciplines, and basic and applied research. It is important that the applicant understands and is able to express the societal relevance of the project and the role of their research in sustainability transformation that protects natural systems.August 12-30, 2024http://nessling.fi/en/Personal grants (faculty and postdocs) and project grants available
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Connor FoundationFinland
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Carlsberg Foundation Carlsberg Conference Denmark Conference funding for conferences hosted in Denmark; up to 80,000 DKK available; submit at least three months prior to event
3 months prior to eventhttps://stage-carlsbergfondet.euwest01.umbraco.io/en/applicant/
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Novo Nordisk Foundation Novo Nordisk Foundation Denmark, Greenland, or Faroe Islands Conference funding - The Conferences, Symposia and Workshops programme aims at supporting events with a duration of 1-3 days located within Denmark, Faroe Islands or Greenland. The event must be executed in the timeframe June 2024-November 2025.Calls open every January and August https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/
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Novo Nordisk Foundation Novo Nordisk Foundation Denmark + Others NNF Exploratory Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme supports early-stage research requiring interdisciplinary collaboration and solutions. The novel, high-risk/high-gain interdisciplinary research must align with NNF’s strategic focus areas of Medical Sciences, Biotechnology or Natural and Technical Sciences, with potential applicability in health or sustainability. Collaborations are between the main applicant in Denmark plus 1-3 co-applicants who may be located anywhere. Funding of up to DKK 5 million over 3 years.4 September 2024.
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Nord ForskNord Forsk Nordic regionMultiple funding opportunities Various deadlines https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/invited-applicants-only-call-full-proposals-under-nordic-joint-call-sustainable-development
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EuroMarine EuroMarine Foresight Workshops European Union EuroMarine Foresight Workshops (FSW) provide an opportunity for research teams to scope and collaborate on an existing or emerging topic in marine science research. Workshops should take an innovative, “horizon scanning” approach to their topic and should target a scientific publication as an intended outcome. A maximum of €7,500 will be available for each funded workshop.August 30, 2024https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/euromarine-foresight-workshops/
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SCOR Travel Support Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research SCOR Developing Nations (list published on their website) SCOR provides travel support for early-career scientists from low- to medium-income countries to attend ocean science meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings. Please read the information below and fill out the application form.March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31https://scor-int.org/work/capacity/travel-grants/
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NERCPushing the frontiers grantsUKThe Pushing the Frontiers scheme invests in excellence, challenging researchers to push the boundaries of environmental research. The adventurous and ambitious curiosity-driven, high-risk, high-reward projects lead to scientific discoveriesthat are likely to change the future landscape of a discipline. Funding: up to £1 million per award (at 100% full economic cost, of which we pay 80% full economic cost).Closing dates in January and July.https://www.ukri.org/councils/nerc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/discovery-science/discovery-science-grant-types/
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NERCLarge grantsUKLarge grants offer funding for researchers tackling the big environmental science questions that have the potential to produce world-leading research. Often multidisciplinary, these large-scale projects are adventurous, innovative, and complex. As with all discovery science schemes, large grant proposals must fit predominantly within NERC’s remit but can cross over into other research council areas. Funding: between £1.2 million and £3.7 million per award (at 100% full economic cost, of which we pay 80% full economic cost).Outline proposals closing date in March; full proposals (by invitation only) closing date in November. https://www.ukri.org/councils/nerc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/discovery-science/discovery-science-grant-types/
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NERCHighlight topicsUKA highlight topic focuses strategic research on a defined topic area. The size and duration of projects will be specified for each highlight topic, up to the value of £4 million and four years in length.No fixed deadlineshttps://www.ukri.org/councils/nerc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/strategic-research/highlight-topics/Community driven / developed ideas feed forward into specific calls
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NERCStrategic programme areasUKStrategic programme areas are major activities that address complex science questions in which the research is expected to be large-scale and complex, logistically challenging or there are significant opportunities for partnership development. They will require a community effort to develop and deliver. Typically range in size from £5 million to £20 million depending on their scope and partnership funding.No fixed deadlineshttps://www.ukri.org/councils/nerc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/strategic-research/highlight-topics/Community driven / developed ideas feed forward into specific calls
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PSLQLife winter school on Quantitative Seascape Ecology of Marine PlanktonFR The training workshop held every two years focuses on quantitative studies in ecology, utilizing the extensive Tara Oceans datasets. These datasets encompass DNA sequences, organism imaging resources, and rich metadata related to plankton life. Participants explore the ecological, evolutionary, and biogeochemical contributions of plankton and their impact on climate change.Every two yearshttps://www.edu.bio.ens.psl.eu/IMG/pdf/program_ws_quantitative_seascape_ecology_of_marine_plankton__2024.pdf
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IOCAFRICA tFunding for ECRs in African nations ECRs in African nations funding opportunity from IOCAFRICA to support African ECOPs (Early Career Ocean Professionals) participation in the One Ocean Science Congress (3-6 June, 2025) and UN Ocean Conference (9-13 June, 2025) in Nice, France!
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Ireland Dept. of Foreign Affairs / Our Shared Ocean Mobility and Travel Grants ECRs in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Mobility & Travel Grants 2025 For fellow ECOPs Early Career Ocean Professionals at Small Island Developing States (SIDS)Friday, 11th April 2025
Friday, 13th June 2025
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BNP Paribas Foundation Climate & Biodiversity InitiativeEurope Through this 6th edition of the “Climate & Biodiversity Initiative” programme, the BNP Paribas Foundation will support between 7 and 15 projects on the theme of ocean and coastal ecosystems.May 4, 2025https://group.bnpparibas/en/press-release/the-bnp-paribas-foundation-launches-a-new-climate-biodiversity-initiative-call-for-projects-dedicated-to-the-ocean-and-costal-ecosystems
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Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship Pivot Fellowship program that will support researchers with a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline. The fellowship will enable today’s brightest minds to apply their talents and expertise to a new field, and will consist of one training year where the fellow will be embedded in a lab of a mentor to learn the new discipline and its culture.May 15, 2025https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/pivot-fellowship/
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Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)SCAR FellowshipsMultiple nations Early-career Fellowships enable early-career researchers to join a project team from another country, opening up new opportunities and often creating partnerships that last many years and over many Antarctic research seasons.

Eligibility: Current PhD researchers or within 5 years of finishing a PhD, visiting a facility in or run by a SCAR member country, whose research contributes to SCAR’s objectives as embodied in the Science Groups and Scientific Research Programmes.		July 31, 2025https://scar.org/fellowships-awards/fellowships/information
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Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)SCAR VIsiting scholarshipsMultiple nations The Visiting Scholar Awards are directed at researchers and academics whose work contributes to the research objectives of SCAR, offering the opportunity for them to undertake a short-term visit to another SCAR member country to provide training and mentoring.

Eligibility: The scheme is for any scientists and academics (more than five years after completing their PhD), whose research contributes to SCAR’s objectives 		2025 dates TBAhttps://scar.org/fellowships-awards/visiting-scholars/information
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COBRA Early Career Accelerator StipendMultiple nations We anticipate ~10 awards of US$2,500 in 2025 (Year 4 of COBRA). This stipend funding is available to individuals sponsored in both US institutions and abroad. For individuals not based at a US institution, the training opportunity must be tied to a US-based organization or activity. COBRA must consider appropriate balance in funding to reflect that the funding is US-based.Applications currently being accepted (as of March 20, 2025)https://cobra.bigelow.org/accelerator/
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Future Earth Inclusivity and Diversity Participation FundingECRs in low to middle income countries Future Earth Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding;For whom: early-career researchers and researchers in low to middle income countries to support them with travel, registration, and/or participation expenses. Note: you need to be a member of one of the ECR networks of Future Earth (ECR NoN). Please ask your youth network for guidance.Deadline: at least 90 days before the start date of the program or event.https://futureearth.org/initiatives/funding-initiatives/
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Our Shared Ocean Our Shared Ocean – Mobility and Travel Grants 2025Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the , Pacific and AIMS (Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea)Applicants cannot receive more than two awards in any calendar year. Awards are payable to organisations only. Applications are capped at max three applications per Organisation per event. Applications must be submitted one month in advance of the event. Applications may be submitted for events taking place up to 31st March 2026.April 11, June 13, September 5, November 7 (for events up to 31st March 2026). https://www.marine.ie/site-area/research-funding/our-shared-ocean-%E2%80%93-mobility-and-travel-grants-2025
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IOC - AFRICA Travel Grants African ECOPs IOCAFRICA Travel Grants for African ECOPs to attend One Ocean Science Congress from 3-6 June & 2025 UN Ocean Conference from 9-13 June in Nice, France.

https://lnkd.in/e-WwGdRS		March 31, 2025https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTvpVQfcWttnMLZSTLZnLfGs2o0DHB_R/view
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Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship All nations Pivot Fellowship program that will support researchers with a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline. The fellowship will enable today’s brightest minds to apply their talents and expertise to a new field, and will consist of one training year where the fellow will be embedded in a lab of a mentor to learn the new discipline and its culture.May 15, 2025https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/pivot-fellowship/
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Tinker Foundatin Institutional Grant Latin American nations The Foundation funds research and advocacy, experimentation, scaling up of promising interventions, and exchange of knowledge and models – with the overarching goal of contributing to large-scale change in policy and practice. We award grants through three program areas that we have prioritized during the last decade because of their importance to the region. Click on the links below to learn more about our current priorities in each program area.2025 cycle 1 is closed; check back for 2026 cycleshttps://tinker.org/institutional-grants-apply-page/
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Australian Academy of Science Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant BiologyAustralia The Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology is funded through a generous philanthropic bequest from the estate of the late Thomas Lewis Davies to the Australian Academy of Science. The fund offers annual science grants of up to $20,000 each to early-and mid-career researchers in the field of marine, soil and plant biology. June 1, 2025https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/awards-and-opportunities/thomas-davies-research-grant-marine-soil-and-plant-biology-0
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