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UNESCO AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowship 2026
- Deadline
- The deadline is 10 September 2026.
- Funding
- Fully fundedTuition · Monthly stipend · Travel · Health insurance
- Level
- Professionals
- Who can apply
- All African countriesAge limit: up to 40
- Fields
- Environment and climate · Natural sciences
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 6 months
- Awards
- 2
- Funder
- UNESCO
Apply on the official site (unesco.org)
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UNESCO’s fully funded AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT fellowship offers African biosphere reserve professionals six months in Iceland, with tuition, travel, insurance and living costs covered. Deadline: 10 September 2026.
Who can apply?
Professionals from biosphere reserves in all African countries can apply for this fellowship in environment and climate or natural sciences. Two awards are available. Applicants must be no older than 40, have at least one year of experience, and be able to communicate in English by speaking, reading and writing, the working language of GRÓ LRT.
What does the funding cover?
The fellowship is fully funded, covering tuition and academic expenses, travel and health insurance costs, and a stipend covering all living expenses during the stay in Iceland.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
The deadline is 10 September 2026, and the fellowship starts on 26 February 2027 and runs for six months in Iceland.
How can I apply?
- Complete the fellowship application.
- Submit it by applying on UNESCO’s official page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for UNESCO?
All African countries.
What does UNESCO cover?
Tuition, Monthly stipend, Travel, Health insurance.
When is the deadline for UNESCO?
10 September 2026.
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.