Deadline- 17 September 2013
British Ecological Society is desired to offer grant opportunity on research grant for African Ecologists in Africa. The objective of this program is to support excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment.
The BES recognizes that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out ecological research and this grant is designed to provide them with support to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world.
The maximum value of a grant is £8,000 for research. 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.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- be a scientist and a citizen of a country in Africa or its associated islands
- 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
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