Deadline: 13 October 2017
Newton Fund, managed by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking applications for its Researcher Links Biodiversity Travel Grants to provide financial support for researchers to undertake an international research placement to strengthen links for future collaboration, build research capacity in developing economies, and enhance the researcher’s career opportunities.
Priority Areas
- Understanding habitats and species
- Biodiversity for sustainable livelihoods and bio-economy
- Global Climate Change, Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Maintaining and restoring natural capital
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be based either in the UK, or in the partner countries (mentioned below), and be affiliated with a recognised publicly funded research establishment or public or private Higher Education Institution.
- Travel may only be between the UK and partner country, but can be in either direction.
- Travel Grants are open to early and established career researchers.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: UK, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Argentina.
For more information, please visit Researcher Links Biodiversity Travel Grants.