British Ecological Society’s Grants For Ecologists in Africa

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Deadline: 10 September 2018
Open to: 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 categorisation
Benefits: GBP 8,000

Description

This grant provides support for ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research.

They recognize that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; this grant is designed to support you to develop your skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world. They support excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment.

Eligibility

  • 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 categorisation;
  • have at least an MSc or equivalent degree;
  • be working for a university or research institution in Africa (including field centres, NGOs, museums etc.) that provides basic research facilities;
  • carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated islands.

Benefits

  • The maximum value of a grant is GBP 8,000 for research. An additional sum up to GBP 2,000 may be requested to fund travel to help you develop connections with other ecologists outside your usual peer group;
    • Travel funds are available to spend time working with ecologists in developed countries where facilities and experience will help you on return to your own institution;
    • Successful applicants also receive two years of free BES membership and free online access to our journals.
  • Travel funds are available to spend time working with ecologists in developed countries where facilities and experience will help you on return to your own institution;
  • Successful applicants also receive two years of free BES membership and free online access to our journals.

How to apply?

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For more information, please visit the official web page.