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

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. I... continue reading

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards

Application Deadline	15 May 2025
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Gender	Men and Women

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

May 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on unesco.sharepoint.com 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