Mountain Sentinels Fellowship Grant

Mountain Sentinels Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network is composed of scholars, non-governmental and governmental organizations, and stakeholders working towards sustainability of mountain environments and communities worldwide. Our guiding questions include: How will mountains respond to gradual and abrupt changes impacting land, water, peoples, and livelihoods? Will they be resilient and continue to deliver vital ecosystem services? What transformations are needed and which adaptation pathways lead to healthy and desired futures across mountain regions worldwide? We are using coupled models to explore current and future conditions and as tools for communication, learning, and decision-making. We are identifying best practices for successful transdisciplinary approaches effectively linking science with policy and practice to better address critical challenges and problems. This international, collaborative process serves as an example for other knowledge-action networks and social-ecological systems seeking to address the “wicked problems” of our time. Fellowship Program The Fellows Program provides impactful opportunities for project support, mentorship, network exchanges, participation in international policy fora, involvement in the Moving Mountains Summit, developing meaningful connections with mountain communities worldwide and lifelong bonds with other Fellows around the world. Projects should improve social and environmental well-being and sustainability in mountains. Fellows are individuals living, working, or raised in a mountain community. We encourage applications from those who are under-served and/or under-represented in science. The Fellowship will run for two years. What the Fellowship provides $1,000 to support an ongoing or new project that improves social and environmental well-being & sustainability in mountains. Mentorship opportunities with other members of the Mountain Sentinels Alliance Monthly virtual gatherings amongst the Fellows cohort Training and leadership opportunities Opportunity to apply for additional experiences suited to the Fellows’ interests (see below) Fellows can apply for additional funding to participate in activities such as: A network exchange program with partner organizations and communities Engagement in policy fora, such as the UNFCCC COP In-person or virtual participation in the Moving Mountains Summit Other experiences that benefit the Fellow’s career or community How Fellows may use initial funds Fellows may use initial funds to support an ongoing or new project focused on improving social and environmental well-being & sustainability in mountains. We particularly encourage projects that elevate community voices and address community needs in mountains, and build/enhance long-term relationships with mountain communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Fellowship Program offers leadership, mentorship, research and educational opportunities to students, postdocs, youth, practitioners, and community members who are living, working, or from the mountains.