Description

The GLF Restoration Stewards Program 2027 is a fellowship opportunity sponsored by the Global Landscapes Forum. It is primarily aimed at young people aged 18 to 35 who are leading or contributing to an ecological and social restoration project in their community. Restoration Stewards is an annual program that supports young practitioners in landscape or marine ecosystem restoration. This SkillReFlex publication summarizes key information to help applicants quickly understand the funding level, expected candidate profiles, required documents, and points to check before submitting their application. The main appeal of this opportunity related in its ability to facilitate tangible progress for selected candidates. The program combines flexible funding, mentorship, global visibility, and support to transform a local project into a more structured initiative. The announced or expected benefits include, in particular: €5,000 in funding, scientific and technical mentoring, training and capacity building, visibility on international platforms, and a global community of peers. For a serious applicant, the challenge is therefore not merely to fill out a form, but to demonstrate consistency between their background, their project, their motivations, and the impact they hope to achieve following selection. The candidate profile must be read carefully. The key criteria are as follows: be between 18 and 35 years old; lead or contribute to a restoration project led by young people; work on a terrestrial or marine landscape or ecosystem; and have a project that has been active for at least six months. Applicants should avoid generic responses and prepare a detailed, well-documented application that aligns with the program’s priorities. A strong application should demonstrate what has already been achieved, what can be strengthened through this opportunity, and how these achievements will be transformed into measurable results. The current deadline for this call is August 1, 2026. The recommended procedure is as follows: read the official GLF call for proposals; prepare the required short responses; record a one-minute motivation video; submit by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CEST. Before submitting, it is advisable to review the official source, verify the time zone, save a copy of each response, and ensure that the required documents are complete, legible, and consistent with the information entered in the form. This listing is published as a verified opportunity, but it does not replace the organizer’s instructions. The following issues have been noted: the page displays both “applications currently closed” and a deadline of July 31, 2026; AI-generated responses are stated as not accepted; double-check the form’s status before mass submission. SkillReFlex recommends never paying fees not announced on the official source, refusing unauthorized intermediaries, and reporting any suspicious pages or requests before proceeding with the application.

Official source and verification

Eligibility criteria

• be between the aged of 18 and 35
• lead or contribute to a restoration project led by young people
• work on a terrestrial or marine landscape or ecosystem
• have had an active project for at least six months

Application procedure