Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) Call for Proposals 2026

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    Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers and institutions to apply for the Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) Call for Proposals 2026. This programme supports research and innovation projects focused on advancing knowledge and sustainability within the krill fishery sector.

Programme Overview
The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund provides funding for projects that contribute to the sustainable management and scientific understanding of krill fisheries, a critical component of marine ecosystems. The programme encourages research that informs policy, improves resource management, and enhances ecosystem conservation.

Key Details

  • Funder: Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR)

  • Award Type: Research – Project Grants & Innovation

  • Maximum Funding: Up to USD 90,000

  • Submission Deadline: 1 April 2026

Research Focus Areas

  • Aquaculture

  • Fisheries economics and management

  • Fish pests and diseases

  • Fish stocks and ecosystem dynamics

  • Invertebrate biology (with emphasis on krill)

Projects should demonstrate relevance to krill fisheries, including their ecological, economic, and management dimensions.

Eligibility

  • Open to:

    • Academic institutions

    • Government or public sector organisations

    • Non-profit organisations

  • Proposals should align with the fund’s objective of supporting scientific research and sustainable fisheries management

Funding Scope
The grant supports:

  • Field and laboratory-based research

  • Data collection and analysis

  • Policy-relevant studies

  • Innovative approaches to fisheries sustainability and ecosystem conservation

How to Apply
Applicants should prepare and submit proposals in accordance with the official guidelines available on the AWR website:
https://www.antarcticfund.org/call-for-proposals-2026

This funding opportunity offers KNUST researchers a platform to contribute to global marine research efforts, particularly in advancing sustainable practices and scientific understanding within the krill fishery ecosystem.