Is the Prince Albert II climate scholarship open now?
The latest verifiable student call was the IPCC Scholarship Programme, which closed on 13 April 2025.
How much was the latest award?
Up to €15,000 per year for a maximum of two years.
Who can apply?
PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from developing countries working on climate-related research.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The old keyword is best mapped to the IPCC Scholarship Programme, which has long received support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The latest award was up to €15,000 per year for two years.
Other verified benefits
Support for doctoral/postdoctoral climate research; the latest call covered research during 2025–2027.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
This is not a full degree scholarship. Tuition, full living costs, relocation, visa and insurance are not universally guaranteed by the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Latest call: citizens of developing countries who had been enrolled in a PhD for at least one year or were conducting postdoctoral research in climate-related fields.
Research themes include climate risk, impacts, adaptation, mitigation, soils, biodiversity, agroforestry, water management, indigenous knowledge and terrestrial carbon.
Eligible countries
Citizens of developing countries; applicants from Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States receive priority under the latest call.
Language requirements
Application/research requirements of the IPCC call apply.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Research proposal
- CV or résumé
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next IPCC Scholarship Programme call.
- Confirm developing-country eligibility and research theme.
- Prepare the research proposal and supporting documents.
- Submit only through the official IPCC scholarship portal when a new round opens.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IPCC climate scholarship?
The latest call offered up to €15,000 per year for up to two years of doctoral or postdoctoral climate-related research.