Global Fishing Watch Open Ocean Research Grant Program 2026

Deadline: May 10, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About

The Global Fishing Watch Open Ocean Research Grant Program supports innovative research that leverages open data to improve ocean governance, transparency, and sustainability. This grant encourages researchers worldwide to apply cutting-edge ocean data and technology to solve real-world maritime challenges and strengthen accountability at sea.

🎁 Benefits

The program offers funding in two categories:

Individual category: Up to US$10,000
Group category: Up to US$20,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to a wide range of global applicants, including:

Researchers from any country
Academics, scientists, and data analysts
Independent researchers and research groups
Professionals working in ocean governance, sustainability, or technology

Basic Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Interest in using open ocean data
Strong research or innovation proposal
Alignment with ocean governance and sustainability goals

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 10 May, 2026
To apply, visit the application website and submit your proposal.

🌟 Opportunity Application

For more details about the program, visit the official Global Fishing Watch Open Ocean Research Grant Program.

To apply, complete the application form.

Benefits

Individual category: up to US$10,000
Group category: up to US$20,000

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