Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation

Enriched International · Found: 2026-03-10 22:02

Awards midcareer scientists and other experts $150,000 grants over three years to pursue marine conservation research

Source: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2025/03/26/pew-funds-6-scientists-to-advance-marine-conservation

Funding Details

Funder

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Funding Goal

Support midcareer scientists and other experts from around the world to pursue marine conservation-oriented research projects, advancing knowledge and innovation in ocean protection through individual fellowships.

Funding Amount

USD 150,000 per fellow over three years (individual fellowship) (150.000 € – 150.000 €)

Deadline

Annual, typically announced in March (periodic)

How to Apply

Selection by nomination through an international committee of marine science and conservation experts. Fellows are not recruited through a public open call but through a rigorous nomination and review process. Details at https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/marine-fellows

Target Region

Global — fellows selected from any country, particularly developing nations

Contact

Leo Curran, Project Director, Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation — https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/experts/leo-curran

Official Page

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/marine-fellows

Last Checked

2026-03-15 13:05

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be a midcareer scientist or expert in marine science/conservation
• Selection by nomination only — no open public application

Project Scope

• Project must advance marine conservation knowledge or practice over a 3-year period
• No geographic restrictions; global program with particular value placed on developing-country scientists

Constraints

• Fellows must participate in annual program meetings and peer exchange
• Individual fellowship only — not available to organizations or NGOs

Summary

The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation is a long-standing fellowship initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts that supports midcareer scientists and experts worldwide to conduct marine conservation research. The program has operated for over three decades and has supported more than 200 fellows from 44 countries. Thematic scope is broad across ocean conservation: coral reef restoration, species population dynamics, marine biodiversity, habitat protection, fisheries management, marine plastic pollution, ocean governance, climate resilience, and more. Each fellow designs their own three-year research project on marine conservation issues. Eligible activities include scientific research, field surveys, data analysis, development of conservation tools and protocols, community engagement, and policy-relevant knowledge production. Fellows contribute to a peer network that meets annually to exchange findings, share tools, and engage in mentorship. Geographically the program is global, with no regional restrictions. Fellows have been selected from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Pacific, and North America. The program particularly values scientists from developing nations and underrepresented regions. Eligible applicants are midcareer scientists and conservation experts. Selection is by nomination through an international expert committee — there is no open public application process. The program does not fund organizations or NGOs but individual researchers. Funding is USD 150,000 per fellow over three years. Specialty tracks include the Pew-Gerstner Fellows in Ocean Plastics Research (focused on plastic pollution) and the Pew-Hoover Fellows in Marine and Biomedical Science. Fellows become part of a lasting global alumni community.

Historical Context

Program has operated for over 30 years and has supported more than 200 talented scientists from 44 countries. 2025 cohort added 6 fellows; 2026 cohort added 7 fellows. Fellows join a growing global community with annual program meetings and peer mentorship. The Pew-Gerstner fellowships and Pew-Hoover fellowships are specialty tracks within the same program.

Sources

• https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2025/03/26/pew-funds-6-scientists-to-advance-marine-conservation
• https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/marine-fellows

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