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.
Applications close 2 May 2025
JWO Grant: Top tips for researchers
Watch this Q&A webinar for insights into the criteria and application requirements for the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) annual research grant.
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Our Top 8 Finalists
Seven ground-breaking researchers from across Africa have been shortlisted for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant. The winning applicant for 2025 will be awarded $150,000 (USD). This year’s winner will be announced at the annual Oppenheimer Research Conference which takes place from October 15-17 in Johannesburg.
The finalists, and their research project proposals, are:
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Nompumelelo Baso
Strengthening Freshwater Food Webs for Climate Resilience and Invasive Species Management in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Levy Otwoma
Empowering Marine and National Conservation Initiatives for Protection, Awareness, and Transparent Engagement in Africa (EMANCIPATE).
Ange Umuhire
Employing Space Science in Managing Disaster Impacts on Ecosystems in East Africa.
Paul Wanjala Muyoma
From Microbes to Mountains: Conserving Soil Biodiversity for Climate-Smart Landscapes.
Beatrice T. Nganso
Building an interactive African platform of plant-pollinator networks to assess network resilience and strengthen biodiversity conservation, food security, and livelihoods.
Gaudence Nishimwe
Invisible Allies: Harnessing Soil Microbiomes for Biodiversity Recovery and Climate Resilient Agriculture in Degraded Africa Landscapes.
Luth Mligo
Blue Biodiversity and Coastal Livelihoods: Restoring and Managing Mangrove and Seagrass Ecosystems for Climate Resilience and Community Benefits in Eastern and Western Africa.
2025 Application Timeline
Previous Winners
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