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MAB Young Scientists Award
The MAB Young Scientists awards can grant up to US$ 5,000 to young researchers in support of their research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity.
UPU Innovation Challenge: unlocking the power of AI
Building on the success of the first edition in 2023, the UPU, in partnership with the European University Institute’s Centre for a Digital Society (CDS) and with the support of La Poste Group France, will host the second edition of the...
Shanghai Award 2024
The second cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) is now open for applications, with a deadline set for 15 June 2024.
2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programmes
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science national and regional Young Talents Programmes support young women researchers around the world to pursue their scientific careers in their home countries or abroad.
Several calls for applications are currently open. Women scientists at doctoral and/or...
UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2024
UNESCO launched a call for nominations for the 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favour of girls’ and women’s education.
UNESCO Clubs 2024 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition
UNESCO is inviting youth around the world to take part in this year’s Multimedia Competition. Unparalleled connectivity puts youth in one of the greatest positions to bring much-needed change to the world.
Intercultural Innovation Hub 2024
Start of Applications for the Intercultural Innovation Hub 2024: Connecting, Empowering, and Elevating Global Grassroots Organizations Worldwide
Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists for its 2024 fellowship program.
Young Champions of the Earth awards 2024
The flagship youth engagement initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The award is bestowed annually to ambitious young people from around the world with outstanding ideas to protect and restore the environment.
Call for Proposals: Photographs covering environmental issues and emergencies
UNESCO is looking for photographs illustrating the current global environmental crises, their impact, and effects on people’s lives. Photographs to be considered include those depicting threats to biodiversity, animals, and populations or those connected to investigating environmental crimes. Examples...