Blue Food Futures Fellowship Program 2026 (With up to $10,000 in Funding)

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About Blue Food Futures Fellowship Program

The Blue Food Futures Fellowship Program is designed to empower early-career researchers working at the intersection of blue foods, climate change, biodiversity, and global food systems transformation.The fellowship supports applied, policy-relevant research that strengthens understanding of how aquatic foods can contribute to sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems worldwide.

Benefits of Blue Food Futures Fellowship Program

Financial Support

The fellowship provides:

• USD 10,000 in research funding
• Travel support for fieldwork and policy engagement
• A six-month research stipend administered through the fellow’s home institution

Professional Development and Networking

Fellows receive:

• Mentorship from leading global experts in blue food science and policy
• Integration into a global network of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners
• Opportunities to present findings at international scientific and policy forums

Blue Food Futures Fellowship Program Requirements

The fellowship is open to early-career professionals from diverse sectors, including:

• Academia and research institutions

• Government agencies

• Non-governmental organizations

• Private sector organizations

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field awarded within the last five years, or

• Be a PhD candidate close to completion

Relevant fields include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental science

• Fisheries and aquaculture

• Food systems and nutrition

• Climate change and biodiversity

• Development studies and public policy

Application Date and Process

1. Applicants submit a proposal aligned with Blue Food Futures research priorities
2. Selected fellows are matched with mentors from the Science and Policy committees
3. Fellows conduct applied, place-based research over six months
4. Regular virtual meetings support progress, collaboration, and guidance
5. Research findings are synthesized into policy-relevant outputs
6. Fellows co-develop publications and contribute to global policy discussions

Application Deadline

31 December, 2025

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