Deadline: 15 July 2019
Conservation Action Research Network (CARN) is seeking applications for its Aspire Grant Program to provide competitive research grants for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.
The Congo Basin rainforests comprise one of the most important centers of biodiversity in the world. While efforts are underway to conserve this invaluable region, habitat conversion, mineral extraction, forest degradation and deforestation continue at accelerating rates.
Furthermore, the Congo Basin in particular is predicted to be most severely affected by climate change. To meet these growing challenges, Central Africa urgently needs a new generation of environmental and conservation experts. These small research grants are designed to support young Africans in their research.
CARN established the Aspire Grant Program in 2014 to support and encourage young African scientists to conduct novel conservation research and management activities that address the critical challenges facing wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystem health in the Congo Basin.
Critically, these small grants can build the foundation for young African researchers to become independent, providing “bridge funding” that allows them to compete in larger international arenas.
Most importantly, small research grants will encourage and provide a means for young Africans to remain engaged in their research and stay in their native countries to practice their trades.
Grant Information
Grants of up to $5,000 USD will be provided under the program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Resident of one of the following countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Central African Republic.
- 35 years of age or younger.
- Graduate student or early career professional, including trainees at regional wildlife colleges.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via the given website.
For more, visit https://conservationactionresearch.net/aspire-grant-program.php