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The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) invites expressions of interest for special project funding focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of this EOI stage is to identify promising project ideas that may be invited to submit a full proposal. 

Applicants are asked to provide concise information on the proposed project, including its scientific rationale, objectives, methodology, timeline, funding request, partnerships, capacity-building activities, and relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO/IUGS priorities. 

IGCP funding may be requested up to a maximum of US$50,000 per year for projects of up to three years, subject to ranking, availability of funds, and successful delivery.

This Expression of Interest is the first stage of the application process. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Expressions of Interest must be submitted through this online form. Submissions sent by email will not be considered. 

The proposed process for the LAC Call:

  • Public launch of the call: 1 June 2026
  • Expression of Interest phase: 1 June–13 July 2026
  • Council/IUGS review of Expressions of Interest: 15 July–15 August 2026
  • Invitation to selected applicants to submit full proposals: from 15 August 2026
  • Full proposal submission period: 15 August–30 September 2026
  • Full proposal review and final decision: October 2026
  • Announcement of selected projects: November 2026
  • Project start and funding: December 2026
There are 43 questions in this survey.

Section 1: Applicant Information and Eligibility

Title and full name of the main project leader
Email address of the main project leader
Country of the main project leader
Institution or organisation of the main project leader
Type of institution or organisation
Job title or position of the main project leader
Does the main project leader hold a PhD or equivalent degree?
Is the main project leader currently employed by a relevant institution in Latin America or the Caribbean?
Project leader's ORCID, institutional profile, or website link
How does the project leader identify their gender?

Section 2: Project Overview

Project title
Main IGCP theme (please select all that apply)
Additional IGCP themes (please select all that apply)
Project keywords (Please provide up to five keywords separated by commas)
Project country or countries. Please list all countries where project activities would take place. 

Section 3: Scientific Rationale and Project Design

Short project summary (limit: 200 words). Briefly summarise the proposed project, including the main scientific issue, location, and expected outcome.
Project objectives and goals (limit 150 words). Please summarise the main objectives and goals of the project. 
Proposed methodology (limit 200 words) Please describe the methods, data, fieldwork, laboratory work, modelling, training, or other approaches that will be used. 
Proposed project duration
Expected deliverables (limit 200 words). Please list the expected scientific, educational, policy, capacity-building, or outreach deliverables.
Proposed timeline of key activities (limit 200 words). Please provide a brief timeline of key activities, including major milestones and expected outputs

Section 4: Funding Request and Budget Use

Amount of IGCP funding requested in USD? (IGCP funding may be requested up to a maximum of US$50,000 per year, for projects of up to three years, subject to ranking, availability of funds, and successful delivery)
How would the IGCP funding be used? (limit: 200 words) Please explain how the requested IGCP funding would be used and why it is necessary for the project
Main budget categories
Does the proposed budget include any ineligible costs? IGCP funds may not be used for salaries or stipends, computer hardware or software, laboratory equipment, or publication fees

Section 5: Regional Collaboration and Partnerships

Does the project include co-leaders or collaborators from another Latin American or Caribbean country?
Does the project include collaboration with institutions or experts from regions outside Latin America and the Caribbean?
Please list co-leaders and collaborators. Include names, countries, institutions, and roles in the following format:
1 - Name, Surname; Country(ies); Institution(s); Role(s) / 2 - Name, Surname; Country(ies); Institution(s); Role(s) / 3 - ...
Number of countries involved in the project
Partner institutions not already listed.  List possible partner institutions, including research institutes, geological surveys, NGOs, private sector partners, UNESCO Chairs, UNESCO Global Geoparks, Category 2 Centres, or other organisations
Expected contribution of partner institutions. Describe expected scientific, technical, financial, logistical, training, or outreach contributions. (max 150 words)

Section 6: Capacity Building

Which capacity-building activities are included?
Please describe the capacity-building component of the project (limit: 200 words). Summarise the capacity-building activities that will take place, who will benefit, and how this will strengthen geoscience capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Section 7: SDGs, Regional Priorities and UNESCO/IUGS Alignment

Relevant Sustainable Development Goals 
How does the project contribute to relevant regional priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean? (limit: 200 words)
How does the project align with UNESCO and IUGS priorities? (limit: 200 words). Please explain how the project supports international geoscience cooperation, sustainable development, capacity building, knowledge sharing, or responsible use of Earth resources.

Section 8: Track Record and Supporting Information

Please list up to five relevant publications by the project leader or co-leaders. Include title, authors, year, journal or publisher, and DOI/link where available in the following format:
1 - Title; First author (Name, Surname); Publication year; Journal or publisher; DOI or website link / 2 - .... / 3 - ...

Previous research grants in the last five years. List previous research grants held by the project leader or co-leaders, including funder, title, amount, and year in the following format: 1 - Funder; Title; Amount in $; Year / 2 - ... / 3 - ..

Please list relevant completed or current Master’s and Doctoral students and thesis titles, if applicable in the following format: 1 - Name, Surname of student; Type (Master or PhD); Thesis title / 2 - ... / 

Upload short CV of the main project leader and co-leaders, maximum 3 pages.
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Section 9: Declaration and Submission

I confirm that the information provided is accurate. 
I understand that this is an Expression of Interest and that only shortlisted applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal
I consent to UNESCO IGCP using the information provided for the purpose of reviewing this Expression of Interest. 
 
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