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Deadline: September 15, 2025
The UNESCO AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2026 offer a fully funded training program in Iceland for African professionals working in biosphere reserves. This prestigious initiative is a collaboration between the African Network of Biosphere Reserves (AfriMAB) and the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT). The program aims to equip mid-career experts with advanced knowledge and practical skills in sustainable land restoration, combating land degradation, and promoting ecosystem resilience in Africa.
Benefits
The 2026 programme runs from 27 February to 27 August 2026 and includes:
- Full tuition and academic expenses
- Round-trip travel
- Health insurance
- Monthly stipend for living costs
The first 12 weeks focus on courses, specialized training, and field visits across Iceland. The final 12 weeks are devoted to an individual project, designed in collaboration with the Fellow’s home institution to ensure direct application upon return. Graduates receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management (30 ECTS).
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must:
- Hold a prominent role in ecosystem restoration within a biosphere reserve
- Have at least one relevant university degree (e.g. ecology, natural sciences, environmental management)
- Possess at least one year of experience in a biosphere reserve
- Be proficient in English
- Be under 40 years old
In exceptional cases, extensive relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
The home institution must:
- Approve a six-month study leave
- Maintain the Fellow’s salary and benefits during training
- Guarantee the Fellow’s return to their position
Application Process and Documents Required
Submit the following until 15 September 2025 via the online form:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- Endorsement from your biosphere reserve
- Endorsement from your national MAB Focal Point or MAB Committee
Applications will be reviewed by GRÓ LRT and the UNESCO MAB Secretariat. Only complete applications meeting all requirements will be considered.
