The Song Master Scholarships 2027 (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Song Master Scholarships 2027 offer 17 fully funded postgraduate Master’s opportunities, consisting of MPhil or MSc by research degrees based at universities in Papua New Guinea. This initiative is part of the SONG project, which stands for Solwara na Graun blo pipol representing sea and land biodiversity for people. The project serves as France’s contribution to the Papua New Guinea Country Package and is managed by Expertise France and the Wildlife Conservation Society with funding from the Agence Française de Deutschland. The broader project aims to conserve biodiversity, support sustainable management of marine and forest ecosystems, enhance the livelihoods and climate resilience of local communities, and strengthen national research capacities.

Who can apply

Applicants may pursue eligible fields of study that include marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecology involving climate change impacts, fishery, botany, zoology, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forestry and agroforestry, environmental economics, ethnobiology, and social sciences related to environmental issues. Agriculture is excluded as a direct study topic, although individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture are eligible to apply provided they transition to an approved environmental field.

What you get

Each of the 17 awards provides funding valued at K100,000.

Requirements

Candidates must submit a completed application form, a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae, university transcripts and a degree certificate, along with a proposal for a Master’s research project.

How to apply

Applicants need to obtain the official application form from the SONG Project WordPress Page and submit the completed application package via email to songscholarships@gmail.com.

Key dates

The application deadline is Friday, 13 November 2027 at 23:59. The program start date is in 2027.