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UNESCO SULTAN QABOOS PRIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

LOCATION: France

Applications open for the 2026 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation. Nominations are now open for the 2026 edition of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the protection and management of the environment worldwide. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The prize honours individuals, groups, institutes, or organizations that have made significant contributions to environmental conservation in line with UNESCO’s mission. Eligible achievements may include environmental and natural resources research, environmental education and training, awareness-raising initiatives, and activities related to the establishment and management of protected areas such as Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage sites, and UNESCO Global Geoparks. 

Nominations must be submitted by governments or non-governmental organizations maintaining official relations with UNESCO; self-nominations are not accepted.  

Each submission should include: 

A completed nomination form

A written recommendation, and

The names of three independent referees familiar with the candidate’s work.  

The deadline for nominations is 15 June 2026, and submissions should be sent to the Secretariat of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme (mab@unesco.org).  

UNESCO particularly encourages nominations supporting female candidates, reflecting the Organization’s commitment to gender equality and inclusive leadership in environmental conservation.   

BENEFIT:

Awarded every two years, the prize includes a certificate and a financial award of US$100,000 and will be presented during the World Science Forum in November 2026.  

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

FARADAY INSTITUTION PHD STUDENTSHIP – COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN OF SOLID ELECTROLYTES FOR SODIUM SOLID-STATE BATTERIES PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 2nd June 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Faraday Institution PhD students benefit from development opportunities, including networking events, industry visits, mentorship, internships, and high-quality training to further their skills and career aspirations. More details are available here.  

Newcastle University is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project, including chemistry, materials science, engineering or physics.  

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.  

The studentship covers fees at the Home rate (UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status and meet the residency criteria).

Eligibility can be checked here.  

To apply, applicants must complete both of the following steps:

Submit a short Faraday Institution expression of interest form.

Apply through the university application process, as outlined below:

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

Once registered, select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’. 

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

Search for the ‘Course Title’ using programme code: 8100F

Research Area: Chemistry

Select ‘PhD Chemistry (full time) as the programme of study.

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:

‘Personal Statement’ – upload a document or write a statement directly into the application form. 

Studentship code SNES305 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field.

In the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section please upload:

Your CV 

You must submit one application per studentship; you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application.

Contact Details: Dr James A Dawson (james.dawson@newcastle.ac.uk)

BENEFIT:

100% home tuition fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate), as well as £2,000 per year to support training and consumables and access to a bespoke Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme valued at ~£5,000 per year.

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