We are no longer accepting applications for 2023. If you applied during the second round of 2023, you will be notified regarding the outcome of your application in the last week of October.
Our Ecologists in Africa grant will no longer be available from 2024. Our funding will be extended to support all Global South applicants.
This grant provides support for Ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. We recognise that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; our 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.
ELIGIBILITY:
You should:
- 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
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: This grant provides support of up to £8,000 for ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research.
DURATION: 18 Months
DEADLINE: 18 March 2022
NO OF AWARDS: Unknown
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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