In the framework of The 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity, The Sea as a Good Cause and The Secretariat of the National Decade Committee for Belgium, aim to support Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) under 35 years old from the Global South who are enrolled in marine science programs.
A total of 10 grants, each valued at 2,500 EUR, will be awarded. These grants will be distributed across the following categories:
- 4 grants for ECOPs connected to the WCMB scientific committee.
- 4 grants for ECOPs at VLIZ-affiliated institutes.
- 2 grants for WoRMS editors from the Global South.
To apply, candidates must submit a motivation letter, a letter of consent, and an accepted abstract by March 17, 2026, to filantropie@vliz.be.
Additionally, other organisations are exploring further participation grant opportunities, and updates will be shared through the event’s website and social media channels.
For full details, please visit the official WCMB website: https://www.wcmb2026.org/participation-grants