The EU-FCCB Expert Panel brings together PNG-based and international researchers from universities, museums, and research institutions around the world. Its members span fields from ecology, forestry, and agriculture to linguistics, anthropology, and biodiversity conservation. PNG-based members provide local knowledge and in-country supervision, while overseas members contribute global scientific expertise, comparative research experience, and international academic networks. Together, they strengthen the quality and reach of research carried out by masters students in the EU-FCCB Scholarship Programme on Papua New Guinea’s biodiversity and environment.