Applications are open now for the 2025 Biota Awards. Now in its fourth year, this Walder Foundation program provides funding to early-career researchers who seek to restore, protect, and conserve biodiversity locally and around the world. Walder Foundation promotes the long-term sustainability of the natural environment by addressing socio-environmental challenges such as climate, water, food, and health. 

The Biota Awards have previously focused on supporting Independent Investigators. In 2025, for the first time, the Biota Awards will exclusively focus on providing support for postdocs at Chicago region institutions.

Through the Biota Awards, the Foundation aims to fund creative thinkers to explore new solutions to restore and preserve our ecosystems. 

Applications are due October 8, 2024.

Visit the Walder Foundation’s website for more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.