Deadline- 10 December 2013
Global Exploration Fund-Northern Europe research grants is being offered by National Geographic Society. All proposed projects must have a geographical dimension and be of broad scientific interest.
Thematic areas-
- anthropology
- archaeology
- astronomy
- biology
- geography
- geology
- oceanography and paleontology
Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. Applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research will not be considered.
Grant Offered-
- While grant amounts vary greatly, the average award is €20000.
- As National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as complementary support, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding from other funding agencies.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- In order to be considered for funding, the applicant must be a resident of one of the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, or the United Kingdom.
- Submissions must be made in English if they are to receive timely consideration by the Advisory Board.
- Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution. Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level degree may apply, but awards to non-Ph.D. applicants are rare. As a general rule, all applicants are expected to have published a minimum of three articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Researchers planning fieldwork outside of Northern Europe should include at least one local collaborator as part of their fieldwork team.
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