GEO Mountains Small Grants Programme 2026/2027

GEO Mountains Small Grants Programme 2026/2027

GEO Mountains is an Initiative of the Group on Earth Observations that aims to bring together research institutions and mountain observation networks to enhance the discoverability, accessibility, and usability of a wide range of relevant data and information pertaining to environmental and socio-economic systems – both in situ and remotely sensed – across global mountain regions.

In this context, and thanks to support from the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) via the Adaptation at Altitude Programme, we are launching a third small grants call (following the two first ones in 2023 and 2024) for projects that focus on addressing mountain monitoring, data, and information, with priority given to projects in the following mountain regions: Andes, Central Asia, East Africa, South Caucasus, and Hindu Kush Himalaya.

Proposal submission deadline:

20 February 2026, midnight (23:59) CEST
Part 1 - Project Proponent(s)
Main Proponent / Contact - First and Last Name*

First NameLast Name
Gender*

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Main Proponent / Contact - Representing institution or affiliation*
Main Proponent / Contact - Institution or affiliation mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Main Proponent / Contact - Email*
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CO-PROPONENTS (if joint submission)
Co-Proponent 1 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Proponent 1 - Gender

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Co-Proponent 1 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY
Co-Proponent 1 - Email
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Co-Proponent 2 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Proponent 2 - Gender

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Co-Proponent 2 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY
Co-Proponent 2 - Email
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Co-Proponent 3 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Proponent 3 - Gender

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Co-Proponent 3 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY
Co-Proponent 3 - Email
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If more than three co-proponents are submitting a joint proposal, please upload a single file listing all co-proponents (include Name/Last Name; Gender; Institution; Country; and Email address).

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Please confirm that all project proponents have complete and up-to-date profiles in the MRI Expert Database, as required in Annex 2 of the GEO Mountains Small Data Grants Call 2026–2027.*

Yes
Part 2 - Project Description
a) TITLE*
b) EXTENDED ABSTRACT or DESCRIPTION of the project concept. Please Include: data need/topic/problem statement; activities; expected outcomes; and how these address key data, knowledge needs or policy relevance, including contribution to GEO Mountains' mission.*

Max. 350 words0/350
c) MOUNTAIN REGIONS - Geographic scope/mountain regions to be included in the project activity (list)*

Max. 100 words0/100
d) OUTPUTS - including planned activities to prepare these outputs*

Max. 250 words0/250
e) Measures to ensure inclusion of Early-Career Researchers, gender and geographic balance among project participants*

Max. 250 words0/250
g) Project's overall indicative budget, indicating requested amount from GEO Mountains. Please include details of other funding sources and in-kind contributions to complement GEO Mountains' contribution. Detailed budget tables can be uploaded below.*

Max. 250 words0/250
If you wish to upload a cover letter, letters of collaboration / support, or any other supporting documentation (e.g. maps, figures, detailed budget), please combine them into a single PDF:

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Thank you!

There is also the option to print your responses for your own records. Keep this as confirmation of your application submission (see print button below).

Proponents will be notified by 1 May 2026 of final funding decision.

For any questions, please contact us at: geomountains@mountainresearchinitiative.org
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