Early Career Professional @Early Career Professionals Opportunity

Overview

Applications are now open for early-career professionals to participate in the First Order Draft (FOD) review of the Working Group I contribution to the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This initiative provides a valuable opportunity for emerging researchers and professionals to contribute to one of the most influential global scientific assessments on climate change.

Eligibility

The opportunity is open to early-career professionals worldwide, regardless of nationality or country of residence. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in higher education, including:
  • Advanced Master’s students
  • PhD candidates
  • Postdoctoral researchers
• Early-career academics or professionals within 10 years of completing their most recent degree (PhD or equivalent)

Exceptions to the 10-year limit may be considered in cases of:

• Maternity or parental leave
• Caregiving responsibilities
• Health-related interruptions
• Other significant career breaks (with explanation)

Benefits

Participating in the IPCC review process provides early-career professionals with:

• Direct involvement in global climate science assessment
• Experience in peer review and scientific collaboration
• Opportunities to network with international research communities
• Exposure to policy-relevant climate research

This experience can significantly enhance professional development while contributing to one of the world’s most important scientific efforts addressing climate change.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete the official application form before the deadline. Applicants should ensure:

• Accurate and complete submission of required information
• Awareness of the time commitment during the review period
• Readiness to actively participate in collaborative review activities

Deadline

Application Deadline: 23 March 2026 (23:59 UTC-12)