🌊 #FundingWednesdays | The National Geographic Society and the Schmidt Ocean Institute are recruiting early-career scientists to lead research aboard the research vessel Falkor as it sails along the west and south coasts of Africa in 2027–2028.

🌍 What’s on offer: A berth on one of the world’s most advanced research ships, with access to a deep-sea remotely operated vehicle, an autonomous underwater vehicle, extensive lab space and high-performance computing. Selected projects also receive a grant towards travel and project costs, and join National Geographic’s Explorer community.

📋 Strong fit if you:
✅ Are an early-career scientist ready to lead a ship-based research, technology or conservation project
✅ Have a project that fits the waters along Africa’s west and south coasts
✅ Can submit one proposal as project leader through National Geographic’s funding portal

📌 Applications go through the National Geographic Funding Portal only.

💚 IMVELO Impact: Africa’s oceans are among the least explored in the world, yet millions depend on them for food and livelihoods. This is a rare chance for African ocean scientists to lead research in their own waters with world-class tools.

⏰ Deadline: 21 October 2026, 11:59 pm EDT

🔗 Apply: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/explore/grants-investments

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