Deadline: 11 September 2015
The BES (British Ecological Society) is inviting African ecologists for grants to carry out innovative ecological research.
The grant is designed to provide ecologists with support to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world.
Programme Objective
The objective of the programme is to support excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment.
Grants and Benefits
- 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.
- 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 will also receive two years of free BES membership and free online access to the Society’s journals.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
How to apply
Interested applicants must fill the application forms online via given website.
For more information, please visit Ecologists in Africa.
