Green chemistry has become a target for cutting-edge research into sustainable technologies. These may reduce (or eliminate) the production and use of hazardous substances in mining and in the design, manufacture and application of chemical products, and may also lead to energy savings and a better environment and health.

Research in green chemistry and allied areas in biochemistry, geochemistry, biotechnology, ecology and healthcare give young scientists ample opportunity to demonstrate their inventiveness and provide important input to sustainable development. With this in mind, the Green Chemistry for Life Project was launched in 2013 by UNESCO's International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP) and PhosAgro, the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilizer in Europe, in close cooperation with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

Over the course of 5 years, the project will offer research grants of up to US $ 30,000 to scientists aged 35 years or less with an innovative research project that respects the 12 principles of green chemistry, to help them implement their project.

In addition to seeking to harness talents of young scientists for the advancement of green chemistry and the use of its fruits, the Project sets out to raise awareness among decision- and policy-makers, industrialists and the public at large of the vast opportunities green chemistry offers to meet pressing societal needs.

Research grants for young scientists (2016/2017)

PhosAgro / UNESCO / IUPAC Green Chemistry research grants for young scientists
The 4th call is open to young scientists until 28 February 2017.

PhosAgro / UNESCO / IUPAC Green Chemistry special grants for research projects on phosphogypsum
The call for this special grant for green chemistry research project on innovations in the processing and utilization of phosphogypsum is open to young scientists until 28 February 2017.

PhosAgro/ UNESCO/ IUPAC Partnership in Green Chemistry for Life