The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Grant) aims to empower African environmental science by honoring the legacy of Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer. With Africa historically underrepresented in global research, this grant seeks to bridge the gap by providing resources and support to early-career scientists across the continent. Now in its sixth year, the JWO Grant encourages scholars to tackle pressing environmental challenges, from biodiversity conservation to microplastic pollution and disease vectors. As the JWO Grant enters its next phase, it invites passionate environmentalists to apply and contribute to shaping Africa's environmental future.

The 2024 JWO grant of $150,000 (USD) will be awarded to one successful applicant. The grant will support a research program of up to three years. There will be an annual call for new applications (previously funded research will not be eligible), and the grant recipient will be announced at the Oppenheimer Research Conference on the 10th of October 2024.

To apply for the grant, click here.

Applications are open from the 2nd of April 2024 to the 3rd of May 2024.