The resources of the Trust Fund may be used to: a. Facilitate participation by scientists in events that are approved by the Council b. Support PICES award-winning1 scientists to attend Annual Meetings c. Support visits by scientists to laboratories for collaboration or training related to scientific projects sponsored by the Organization d. Support the PICES Intern Program e. Support other activities as may be approved by the Council from time to time

The Ocean Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) Pier2Peer program members. The scholarship opportunity is made possible through The Ocean Foundation’s International Ocean Acidification Initiative, which builds capacity to monitor, understand, and respond to ocean acidification (OA). Awards of up to USD $5,000 are available to help support international collaborations between mentors and mentees that result in tangible gains in technical capacity, cooperation, and knowledge.

Our Project Awards 2023 are a suite of competitive calls under the Our Shared Ocean Programme that will address specific ocean, climate and sustainable blue economy related challenges faced by SIDS; support the building of scientific and technical capacity to address such challenges; and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Irish institutions and their counterparts in SIDS to underpin longer-term cooperation.

Following our previous three calls (2019, 2021 and 2022) calls, the Pure Ocean Fund is pleased to open our 2023 Call for Projects. We will be, once again, supporting ambitious and innovative research projects in favor of biodiversity and the protection of marine ecosystems.

Reef Check is offering scholarships to qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds. The goal of our scholarships is to increase diversity in science and provide opportunities for participation in Reef Check programs without financial barriers. It aligns with our pursuit of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) in all that we do. Scholarships will cover the cost of a Reef Check Training or participation in Reef Check’s Dive into Science program. We also offer volunteers opportunities to utilize the skills acquired from these courses and put them into action to contribute to Reef Check’s mission to save our reefs. Reef Check Training Scholarships are for certified SCUBA divers to participate in a Reef Check training to become a certified Reef Check Citizen Scientist.

The Research Development Fund (RDF) is an annual competitive fund aimed at bringing together researchers to undertake innovative, high quality, sustainable research that addresses global challenges. To date, the RDF has invested over £2.4 million into fostering international, interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Our Research Fellowships call 2023 is one of a suite of competitive calls under the Our Shared Ocean Programme that addresses specific ocean, climate and sustainable blue economy related challenges faced by SIDS; support the building of scientific and technical capacity to address such challenges; and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Irish institutions and their counterparts in SIDS to underpin longer-term cooperation.

TWAS research grants are awarded to both individual scientists and research groups. TWAS research grants fund several programmes that support: • Researchers in developing countries, allowing them to purchase specialized equipment and consumable supplies, and • Support Master of Science students.

The RSA Early Career Grant (EC) is provided to support a discrete piece of regional studies and/or regional science research. The value of the grant is up to £10,000 (c. $13,300; c. €11,800). This award is open to individual applicants in their early career (five years maximum between the date showing on theirPhD certificate and the application deadline). Applicants must be based within an eligible higher education institution and must be a current, early career member of the RSA and throughout the duration of the grant (please note that applicants may apply for membership at the same time as applying for the grant).

The RSA Fellowship Research Grants (FeRSA) are provided to support a discrete piece of regional studies and/or regional science research. The value of the award is up to £7,500 (c. $10,000; c. €8,900). The award has a maximum time span of 18 months and reporting conditions apply.

This grant aims to reward excellence and support outstanding individual researchers on a topic related to regional studies and regional science. It is intended primarily to provide opportunities for scholars who have already published in the field of regional studies and/or regional science and who are currently individual members of the RSA. The value of the award is up to £5,000 (c. $6,600; c. €5,900). The award has a maximum time span of 18 months and reporting conditions apply.

WWF knows that investing in training and education is critical for biodiversity conservation. That's why for 27 years the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) has been providing financial support to conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to gain the skills and knowledge they need to address the conservation challenges in their home countries. EFN supports conservationists to pursue graduate studies, attend short-term training courses, and train local communities in WWF priority places.

UPCOMING ACTIVITY: The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) will be funding scholars from OCPP eligible countries to conduct MSCs and PhDs. Please stay tune for the tentative kick-off in early 2023.

Fulbrightscholarship is an updated listing of scholarships for international students, specifically for people from developing countries, people who would like to pursue development-related fields, and people who seek global and national development through further education.

SFI-IRC Pathway Programme is open to talented post-doctoral researchers across all research disciplines who are poised to transition to an independent research career. The programme welcomes research proposals from any discipline within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). The maximum funding request permitted under the SFI-IRC Pathway Programme is €425,000 direct costs over a period of four years which includes a contribution to the salary of the applicant, and the stipend and fees for a PhD student.