UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards 2025

UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme is now accepting applications for the 2025 MAB Young Scientists Awards. These awards, established in 1989, aim to support young researchers, especially those from developing countries, conducting interdisciplinary projects that align with UNESCO’s objectives, particularly within biosphere reserves. Each award provides up to US$5,000 to facilitate research on ecosystems, natural resources, and biodiversity.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards
• Requirements for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards

Requirements for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards Qualification

Applicants must: 

• Be 35 years old or younger at the application closing date.
• Submit their application using the official MAB Young Scientists Award form, available in English and French. 
• Obtain endorsement from their country’s MAB National Committee. In countries without an operational committee, the National Commission for UNESCO will oversee the selection.
• Focus on interdisciplinary research conducted within biosphere reserves, contributing to the implementation of the Lima Action Plan (LAP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Applicants from developed countries are eligible only in exceptional cases or if collaborating with developing countries.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Complete the MAB Young Scientists Award application form.
• Ensure endorsement from the respective MAB National Committee or National Commission for UNESCO.
• Submit the application via email to [email protected] by 15 May 2025.

For more details, visit UNESCO webpage