AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2027

The AfriMAB GRÓ-LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2027 offer a six-month, fully funded training for professionals from African biosphere reserves working in ecosystem restoration.

What it offers

• A six-month programme based at the Agricultural University of Iceland, combining coursework and an individual restoration project.
• Fully funded place covering tuition, travel, health insurance, and a full living stipend.
• Participants receive a postgraduate diploma and 30 ECTS university credits upon completion.

Who can apply

• Professionals from African biosphere reserves engaged in ecosystem restoration.
• Applicants must:
  • Hold at least one university degree in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, environmental management).
  • Have at least one year of relevant experience working in a biosphere reserve.
  • Be able to communicate in English.
  • Be under the age of 40.
  • In some cases, extensive relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

What you'll do

• Spend six months in Iceland, starting 26 February 2027.
• Complete 12 weeks of coursework, practical training, and field trips.
• Develop and implement an individual restoration project tailored to your home institution’s needs during the second 12 weeks.

How to apply

• Submit the following documents as PDF attachments via the online application form:
  • A letter of motivation.
  • A CV.
  • A letter of endorsement from the biosphere reserve where you work.
  • A letter of endorsement from the national MAB Focal Point or MAB Committee in your country.
  • Certificates of academic achievement.
• Applications are evaluated jointly by GRÓ LRT and the MAB Secretariat.
• The deadline for applications is 10 September 2026.

Good to know

• Institutions nominating a candidate must grant full study leave, continue paying salary and benefits, and reinstate the candidate upon return.
• For further information, contact grolrt@grolrt.is or mab@unesco.org.