International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship 2027: $60K Grant

International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship 2027 - Apply

Facts checked: against the official notice at conservation.sharepoint.com on 7 November 2026.

Quick Summary

Researchers and practitioners in blue carbon must apply for the International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 by November 23, 2026 through the official application folder. Selected fellows receive USD $60,000 grant per fellow to support their project work. The fellowship is open to applicants from all regions, with strong encouragement for those working in the Global South, and supports work across mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses and kelp forests.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027: Overview

The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program 2027 is a fellowship for researchers and practitioners working on blue carbon ecosystems, as per the official notification.

Applications are invited in online mode for the 2027 cycle. Note the year label to avoid confusion: this is the 2027 fellowship, while applications close in 2026. Eligibility detail is covered in its own section below.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows receive USD $60,000 grant per fellow, as per the official notification, and funding to attend annual Working Group meetings.

How to read the grant

Treat the USD $60,000 as one consolidated project grant for each fellow, not as monthly pay or separate allowances, as the official notification does not describe monthly payments. Since a separate financial plan is part of the application, align proposed activities with how this amount would be spent.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 Eligibility Criteria

This call is open worldwide to people working on blue carbon science and practice, with strong encouragement for those working in the Global South. For this cycle, applications from Africa are particularly encouraged.

• Applications are welcome from all regions
• Strong encouragement for researchers and practitioners working in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands
• For this cycle, applications from Africa are particularly encouraged
• Applications welcome across all blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses and kelp forests

Can Indians apply and what ecosystems fit

Yes, researchers and practitioners based in India can apply, because India is within South Asia, one of the explicitly encouraged sub-regions, and the call is otherwise worldwide. Work may focus on any of the named blue carbon systems. Applicants should frame their proposal around the system where they have direct access, reliable data and practical field experience.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 Important Dates and Deadline

Only the application closing date for this cycle has been confirmed in the sources: November 23, 2026.

The dates table lists that single deadline. Note the year difference that confuses many readers: this is labelled the 2027 fellowship, while applications close in 2026. No closing time is published, so Indian applicants should not assume an IST cutoff and should check the official OneDrive folder for any time or access cutoff before final upload. Refer to the official notification for any closing time detail.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 Documents Required

Applicants must assemble proof of professional backing plus their proposal and financial paperwork before submitting online. The required set is 4 files: proof of employment / letter of support from the institution, curriculum vitae, completed IBCI Fellowship Application Form and completed budget sheet.

• Proof of employment / Letter of Support from your Institution
• Curriculum Vitae
• Completed IBCI Fellowship Application Form
• Completed Budget Sheet

What reviewers look for

Institutional backing shows that the proposed work has a recognised host or employer. The career record helps reviewers judge field and research readiness for blue carbon work. The proposal form carries the substantive case for selection, while the financial plan shows whether the intended activities are realistic and well sequenced. Inconsistencies across these 4 files, such as different job titles, institution names or project descriptions, create avoidable doubt during shortlisting.

Getting the set right

Keep personal and institutional details identical across the 4 files to avoid mismatch doubt at shortlisting. Complete every field in the two templates rather than leaving budget rows blank or unexplained. Arrange the institutional paper early where hosting or fieldwork confirmation may take time.

How to Apply for IBCI Fellowship Program 2027

Submission is online, as per the official notification. Refer to the official notification for any instruction not covered here.

1. Open the official application folder on Microsoft OneDrive.
2. Download the application form template and the budget sheet template provided inside.
3. Prepare an updated curriculum vitae with relevant blue carbon experience and request a letter of support from the organisation that will host or support the work.
4. Fill the application form completely and prepare the budget sheet to match the proposed activities.
5. Upload the full set of 4 files to the Microsoft OneDrive folder before November 23, 2026.

IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 Important Links

This cycle is handled through a shared folder that holds information, templates and upload in one place.

Open the official application folder for the forms and submission. Do not rely on copies shared elsewhere, as only the material in the official folder counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

The last date to submit the application is November 23, 2026.

Who is eligible to apply for the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

Researchers and practitioners working on blue carbon ecosystems from all regions can apply, with strong encouragement to those based in the Global South including Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, and with applications from Africa particularly encouraged for this cycle.

What financial support is offered under the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

Each selected fellow will receive a grant of USD $60,000.

How can I apply for the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

You must submit your application online before the deadline. Refer to the official notification at https://conservation.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/InternationalBlueCarbonInstituteFellowshipApplicationsTeam/IgCAEZKWeH1jTJsG88RMfWUjAbuW0W6VNQjhB_2EFTAui4o for the application form and submission guidelines.

What documents are required for the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027 application?

You need to provide proof of employment or a letter of support from your institution along with your curriculum vitae and the completed IBCI fellowship application form and budget sheet.

Which blue carbon ecosystems are covered under the IBCI Fellowship Program 2027?

The fellowship welcomes work across all blue carbon ecosystems including mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses and kelp forests.