Application Deadline:
29 May 2026
About Organisation
Global Biodiversity Information Facility is an international network supported by governments worldwide to provide open access to biodiversity data. Through the GBIF Graduate Researchers Award 2026, the organization promotes global collaboration in biodiversity science. Coordinated from Copenhagen, GBIF enables institutions to share data on species distribution using standardized tools and practices. Its database includes historical records and modern scientific data such as DNA barcoding and digital observations. By facilitating access to reliable biodiversity information, GBIF strengthens research, conservation, and policy-making efforts across the globe.
About the Grant
The GBIF Graduate Researchers Award 2026 recognizes outstanding master’s and PhD students whose research uses GBIF-mediated biodiversity data. The programme highlights innovative work in biodiversity informatics, including fields like ecology, taxonomy, and biogeography. Two awards of €5,000 each will be granted to early-career researchers demonstrating scientific excellence and impactful findings. The initiative aims to encourage the use of open-access biodiversity data in research and to support emerging scientists contributing to environmental knowledge. It is a prestigious opportunity for graduate students working on global biodiversity challenges.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled master’s or PhD students engaged in biodiversity-related research. Candidates should either be citizens of a GBIF participant country or studying at an institution within one. Applicants must demonstrate the use of GBIF data in their research and showcase innovation in biodiversity informatics. Direct applications are not accepted; candidates must be nominated by GBIF node managers or heads of delegation. Each participating country can nominate up to two candidates. Applicants should have strong academic records and research outputs aligned with biodiversity, ecology, or environmental data sciences.
How to Apply?
Students must seek nomination through their national GBIF node manager or head of delegation. Applicants should contact their country’s GBIF participant organization to understand local application procedures and deadlines. Required materials typically include research details and supporting documents. National representatives will review applications and nominate up to two candidates per country. Final nominations must be submitted by authorized representatives to the GBIF Secretariat before the official deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the GBIF Graduate Researchers Award 2026 is 29 May 2026. Applicants must ensure nominations are completed through national GBIF representatives before submission.
Last Date To Apply
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