Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant 2026

📝 About JWO Research Grant

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant supports high-impact biodiversity and conservation research led by early career scientists in Africa. This initiative aims to:

• Strengthen conservation science.
• Improve understanding of African ecosystems.
• Advance evidence-based environmental protection.

🎁 Benefits of JWO Research Grant

• Grant Amount: $150,000 will be awarded to one successful applicant.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The lead applicant must:

• Be an early career scientist.
• Hold a PhD degree with no more than seven years of work and/or research experience post-degree (excluding time taken for family responsibilities).
• Have strong links to a credible African institution.

Institutional Requirements

Eligible institutions must:

• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage funding.
• Subscribe to good financial grant practices.

Eligible institutions include:

• Academic institutions.
• Research institutions.
• Government institutions.
• NGOs.
• For-profit organisations.

Research Focus

The proposed research must be focused on or conducted in Africa.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 May, 2026.
• Visit the official application website to apply.

🌟 Contact Information

For more details, visit the JWO Research Grant official website.

• A grant of $150,000 will be awarded to one successful applicant.