2025 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards | How to Apply

The 2025 UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards offer funding to support young researchers, particularly from developing countries, who are conducting interdisciplinary projects within biosphere reserves in line with UNESCO’s objectives.

If you’re a young scientist passionate about conducting a research project on environmental sustainability, applications for the 2025 UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Award are now open. Keep reading to learn the exact steps and requirements to apply for this opportunity.

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2025 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards Summary

• Host Country: France
• Study Abroad: Study in Europe
• Host Organisation: UNESCO
• Category: Internships | Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
• Reward: Grant Awards| Research Opportunities
• Deadline: May 15th,  2025.

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2025 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards Details

The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program is an intergovernmental scientific program designed to enhance the relationship between people and their environments through a scientific approach. This initiative aims to improve livelihoods, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

The MAB program invests in a new generation of scientists under 35 years old through the MAB Young Scientists Awards. This is done to raise globally, well-trained and committed young people to tackle ecological and sustainability issues.

Established in 1989, these awards grant up to $5,000 to support research in ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. They also offer young scientists from developing countries the opportunity to conduct comparative studies and use MAB research, project sites, and biosphere reserves for their research.

In collaboration with the Principality of Monaco, the MAB program introduced five additional annual awards focused on marine, island, and coastal ecosystems known as the MAB Young Scientists Awards – Prince Albert I of Monaco. This demonstrates UNESCO’s commitment to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, advancing research to offer solutions to the problems facing our oceans.​ 

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Eligibility Requirements for the UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards

To qualify for the MAB awards, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be under 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Applicants must obtain approval from their country’s MAB National Committee. In countries without an operational committee, the National Commission for UNESCO will oversee the selection.​ 
• All applications must be submitted using the official MAB Young Scientists Award form, available in English and French.​ 
• Demonstrate Interest in interdisciplinary research conducted within biosphere reserves, contributing to the implementation of the Lima Action Plan (LAP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
  
  Note: While this opportunity is open to individuals from developing countries, applicants from developed countries may be considered if collaborating with developing countries.

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Benefits of the UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards

The selected candidates will receive;

• Research Award of up to $5,000: Selected researchers receive financial support for their research work.
• Support for Developing Countries: Priority is given to young scientists from developing countries.
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate and learn from research experts across the world.

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Required Documents for the UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards

To be selected, applicants must ensure to submit the following;

• A summary description of the proposed research study (not more than two pages).
• The MAB Young Scientists Award Application Form.

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How to Apply for the MAB Young Scientists Awards

• Complete the MAB Young Scientists Award application form.
• Receive approval from the respective MAB National Committee or National Commission for UNESCO.​ 
• Apply via email to [email protected] before the 15th of May 2025.​ 

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Deadline

The application deadline for the MAB Young Scientists Awards 2025 is 15th May 2025.

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