The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for its 8th Round of Awards. This prestigious program provides support to PhD students and early post-doctoral researchers from developing countries. Funded by the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and a donation from Gro Harlem Brundtland, each award grants up to 15,000 Euros per year for up to two years (2025–2027).

Priority will be given to candidates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are studying outside their home country. Research proposals should focus on climate change and related fields, including living soils, biodiversity, agroforestry, water management, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

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Key Details and Dates
  • Application Deadline: 13 April 2025 (midnight CET)
  • Funding Type: Partially Funded
  • Organizer: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  • Eligible Countries: Developing countries, with priority to LDCs and SIDS
  • Eligible Gender: Male/Female
  • Target Group: PhD students and post-doctoral researchers
  • Study Level: PhD and early post-doctoral research
  • Duration: Two years
  • Host Country: Determined by the research institution
Focus Areas

This scholarship focuses on the following main areas:

  • Climate change and related issues
  • Living soils, regenerative viticulture, agroforestry, biodiversity, water management
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and terrestrial carbon cycle

 

Scholarship Benefits

The IPCC Scholarship provides the following benefits:

  • Financial Support: Up to 15,000 Euros per year for a maximum of two years.
  • Career Development: A prestigious platform for emerging researchers from developing countries, enhancing both academic and professional growth.
Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Academic Status:
    • Must be a PhD student enrolled for at least one year OR
    • A post-doctoral researcher in the initial stages of their research.
  • Citizenship: Must be a national of a developing country.
  • Priority: Special preference will be given to candidates from LDCs and SIDS who are studying outside their home country.
  • Research Focus: Proposals should center on climate change and related topics, such as living soils, biodiversity, agroforestry, water management, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS).
Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Completed Application Form
  • National ID or Passport
  • Research Proposal (5–15 pages)
  • Provisional Budget
  • Proof of Academic Status:
    • At least one year of PhD studies proof OR
    • Evidence of initial post-doctoral work.
  • Recommendation Letter from the host institution
  • Support Letter from an IPCC Focal Point, IPCC Observer Organization, or an IPCC Bureau Member.

Note: Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be accepted.

Selection Process

The selection process follows these key steps:

  1. Initial Screening:
    • The IPCC Secretariat reviews applications for eligibility.
    • Applications are assigned to expert reviewers (including IPCC Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, Review Editors, and Bureau Members).
  2. Expert Review:
    • Reviewers assess applications and research proposals.
    • Recommendations are forwarded to the IPCC Scholarship Programme Science Board, which includes the IPCC Chair and three Vice-Chairs.
  3. Shortlisting:
    • The Science Board evaluates the recommendations and creates a shortlist of candidates.
    • The shortlist is submitted to the funding partners.
  4. Final Selection:
    • The funding partners make the final decision based on the shortlist.
How to Apply?

To apply for the IPCC Climate Scholarship 2025-2027:

  1. Register on the official application system and validate your credentials.
  2. Complete the online application form.
  3. Upload all required documents before the deadline.

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For more details, visit the official IPCC website.