Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Graduate Researchers Award 2026 – €5,000 Prize for Master’s and PhD Students in Biodiversity Research @Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Overview

Graduate students working in biodiversity research have an exciting opportunity to gain global recognition through the 2026 Graduate Researchers Award, celebrating innovative research that uses biodiversity data to drive scientific discovery and conservation efforts.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD programme
• Citizens of a GBIF participant country, or enrolled at an institution based in a GBIF participant country

Students must be nominated by a national GBIF node manager or head of delegation. Each participating country can nominate up to two candidates.

Benefits

The award will provide two prizes of €5,000 each, supporting early-career researchers who demonstrate excellence in using data to address global biodiversity challenges.

How to Apply

Students must contact their national GBIF participant office or node manager. The final deadline for national nominations to be submitted to GBIF is 29 May 2026.

Candidates must prepare a comprehensive nomination package in English, including:

• A 200-word research summary
• A detailed project description covering research objectives, innovation, use of GBIF data, methodology, and contribution to biodiversity conservation
• A current CV
• A letter from a faculty supervisor confirming student status
• One to three letters of support from researchers

Deadline

Final nomination deadline: 29 May 2026. Country-level deadlines may be earlier.

Application URL

VISIT HERE TO APPLY