Conservation Leadership Program (CLP) was started in 1985 to address the growing need for scientific data on threatened species. In its earlier days, CLP used to collect this data by sponsoring UK university students who gathered data on biological diversity overseas during summer breaks. Now CLP has become a capacity building Program which supports young conservationists from different parts of the world.
The CLP is currently inviting applications from conservationists for 2012 Conservation Awards.
About the Awards
The CLP has been helping young conservationists to achieve their goals and move into positions of influence within the conservation sector for more than 25 years. These awards are aimed at early-career conservationists (less than 5 years professional experience in the conservation sector).
This year’s awards include:
- Future Conservationist Awards (up to US $15,000 each)
- Conservation Follow-up Awards (up to US $25,000 each) – available only to previous CLP Future Conservationist Award winners
- Conservation Leadership Awards (up to US $50,000 each) – available only to previous CLP Follow-up Award winners
Successful applicants will:
- develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members;
- implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; and
- contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.
How to Apply
Take Eligibility Quiz to learn if your project fits the award criteria.
Follow the link on the website for the appropriate award. If you have never received support from the CLP, you can apply for a Future Conservationist Award; if you have already received this award, you can apply for a Follow-up Award; if you have received both these awards, you can apply for a Leadership Award.
Applications must be submitted online. However, it is recommended that you complete the application offline using the downloadable word document and then copy and paste the information to the online form.
All teams that make it through the first round of reviews will receive feedback on their proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a member of the CLP team more than two weeks before the application deadline for advice on eligibility, project concept, methods and activities. The CLP can also put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.
A representative from each award-winning team will be invited to attend an international training event organized by the CLP to share ideas, develop skills and knowledge and network with their peers. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts from within each of the partner organizations and past winners. CLP team members are available to help with project implementation, including guidance required during the planning and team training stages.
Last date for submitting the applications is November 18, 2011.
For more information and details, you can visit this link.
