Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program 2026 (up to $10,000) – YOA

Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are open for the Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program 2026. The Blue Food Futures Program (BFFP) builds on the groundwork laid by the worldwide Blue Food Assessment and the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, driving ahead key analysis and coverage integration efforts. By specializing in the contributions and limitations of blue meals programs, the Program informs resolution-makers on blue meals’ roles in sustainable meals programs and local weather adaptation, serving to form nationwide and worldwide coverage discussions.

BFFP is happy to announce the launch of its inaugural Research Grant Program. As part of the UN Ocean Decade endorsed program, the Research Grant Program seeks to empower rising researchers and professionals devoted to advancing the position of blue meals in world meals programs transformation. This program goals to strengthen the hyperlink between science, coverage, and motion in blue meals analysis, supporting modern concepts that deal with urgent challenges in meals, local weather, nature, and social fairness.

Grant

Grantees will obtain:

• Mentorship from main world specialists in blue meals analysis and coverage.
• Opportunities to current analysis findings at worldwide coverage fora.
• Integration into a world community of blue meals researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
• $10,000 in analysis funding and journey help for fieldwork and coverage engagement.

Eligibility

• Open to early-profession researchers, professionals, and practitioners from academia, authorities, NGOs, and the personal sector.
• Applicants should show an lively curiosity within the following matter areas: Blue meals pathways and interactions with local weather and biodiversity objectives; Sustainable, equitable, and resilient blue meals transitions; Engagement and dietary implications of small-scale fisheries participation in world commerce.
• Received a PhD in a associated discipline inside the final 5 years, or PhD candidates shut to completion of their diploma are eligible.
• This fellowship might be carried out on the fellow’s present analysis establishment. The fellow have to be obtainable for digital conferences with the analysis workforce in addition to companions which can be geographically distributed, which can embody hours outdoors of a daily workday in a given location.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and fluency in English. Professional fluency in further languages is fascinating.
• Superlative interpersonal abilities.
• Self-starter who can handle a number of tasks concurrently, work independently, and collaborate as a member of a workforce.
• Preference for candidates with direct expertise working in areas categorised as growing nations.

Application

To apply, candidates ought to compile a curriculum vitae, a canopy letter, and speak to data for 3 references, with at the very least one reference from their present establishment. The cowl letter should deal with:

• your previous educational analysis and related work expertise;
• any earlier involvement in broader influence actions related to the scope of the Blue Food Futures Program;
• your assertion of curiosity within the BFFP Research Grant Program and the way you envision it furthering your profession;
• an outline of how your abilities, experience, and networks may help drive this mission ahead.

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For extra data, go to Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program.