Last date : September 11, 2015
The British Ecological Society (BES) seeking applications from Ecologists in Africa for its grant to carry out innovative ecological research. The grant will support ecologists to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world.
The Ecologist programme aims to support excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment.
Grant Size & Duration
- The maximum size of a grant is £8,000 and the duration is 18 months.
- An additional sum up to £2,000 may be requested to fund travel to help grantees develop connections with other ecologists outside their usual peer group.
- Travel funds are available for the applicant to spend time working with ecologists in developed countries where facilities and experience will help the grantee on return to their own institution.
- Successful applicants also receive two years of free BES membership and free online access to the Society’s journals.
Applicants must:
- Be a scientist and a citizen of a country in Africa or its associated islands that is a ‘low-income economy’ or ‘lower-middle-income economy’ according to the World Bank categorization.
- Have at least an MSc or equivalent degree.
- Be working for a university or research institution in Africa (including field centers, NGOs, museums etc.) that provides basic research facilities.
- Carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated islands.
- The proposed work must be completed within 18 months.
Applicants can apply online using the BES online application form available on the website. Applicants would be notified within two months of the deadline.
For more details : http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants-awards/ecologists-in-africa/
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