2021 Call for projects
Innovating for the Ocean
Following our 2018 and 2020 calls, we are pleased to announce our 2021 Call for Projects. We will be, once again, supporting ambitious and innovative research projects in favor of biodiversity and the protection of marine ecosystems.
To scientists worldwide, we know that you hold the keys to our better understanding of the ocean and, potentially, the solutions for a healthy and sustainable future. We can’t wait to discover your proposals !
Priority themes
Eligibility
Pure Ocean is looking for projects in five major areas of the world: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and polar regions. There is no age limit to apply, but early career applicants are particularly appreciated. We will also pay attention to gender equity amongst and encourage applications from underrepresented communities. Only research institutes, universities or NGO’s may apply.
Selection criteria
● Co-construction – Reflects inter- or transdisciplinary, collaboration and knowledge-sharing among a variety of stakeholders (e.g., research institutes, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, private sector, grassroots movements, local communities).
● Engagement – Demonstrates passion and determination along with the gathering of all relevant and realistic resources to reach effective global change.
● Innovation – Develops new visions, techniques and methods for improving environmental and social well-being in one or more of the following areas of innovation: technological, social and ecological (inspired by nature).
● Impact – Corresponds to one or more of the priority themes described above with clearly-defined short, medium, and/or long-term impacts (both quantitative and qualitative impacts as well as any intangible impacts that the project may have).
● Applicants should demonstrate co-funding opportunities in their budget.
● Projects with a potential for replicability may be a plus.
Amount granted
The selected projects will receive up to 80k€, for a duration of one year or two, at the discretion of the Scientific Committee. Support for some projects may be renewed for an additional year.
How to apply?
Please fill in the form in English only. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
If you do not have a google account and cannot or do not want to create one, you can download the form. Please send the requested documents, with a clear filename to contact@pure-ocean.org
For any questions contact Atlantine at science@pure-ocean.org.
Key dates
● Call opens on September 1st 2021.
● Call closes on October 31st by midnight GMT.
● Applicants should be informed of official results by March 2022.