The Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards provide support to taxonomists, biodiversity and community scientists involved in marine species discovery. The aim of these awards is to support work that results in the discovery of marine species. The total annual fund is $70,000 contributed by The Nippon Foundation and administered by Ocean Census. Awards of $5,000 US dollars are open to application.

Applications must be submitted by completing the online form (see link below) and uploading the documents specified.

Further information and online application form: https://oceancensus.org/species-discovery-awards/

Applications are open until 30 April 2026.