19th Ave New York, NY 95822, USA
Join Now

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Research Grant) was established to honour the
late Mrs Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer and continue her extensive contribution to and passion for Africa, the environment, and science.

Application Due date 27 May 2022

  • 00Days
  • 00Hours
  • 00Minutes
  • 00Seconds
Apply here

Application Timeline

2 May 2022 opens at 00:00 (SAST)
Online applications open
11 May 2022
Application Q&A
27 May 2022 at 00:00 (SAST)
Online applications close

on 27 May 2022 at 00:00 (SAST)

4 July 2022
Full proposal invitation:
1 August 2022 at 00:00 (SAST)
Full proposals Due
5 September 2022
Successful grant recipient notified
5- 7 October 2022
7. Successful grant recipient awarded at Oppenheimer Research and Conservation Conference

Previous Winners

2021 Recipient

Dr Gideon Idowu

Microplastics and plastic-derived chemical contaminants in Africa: Implication on human health and the loss of aquatic biodiversity

Read more

2020 Recipient

Dr Bernard Coetzee

Reducing vector borne disease risk by optimising artificial light expansion across Africa

Read more

Inaugural Recipient

Dr Hayley Clements

Quantifying The Biodiversity Planetary Boundary For Africa

Read more

Contact Us

    OGRC
    Oppenheimer Generations Foundation

    The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Research Grant) is a member of Oppenheimer Generations, a diverse community of commercial ventures and not-for-profit organisations representing the global interests of the Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer family. 
    Read more about Oppenheimer Generations