Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy (NGC) is pleased to announce an open call for the Memorial Grants Program to support graduate students or early career professionals for conservation research.
The Memorial Grants directly promote conservation research. Grants are one-year, unrestricted funds that can be used for direct or indirect costs, including salary. Specific grants may be restricted to certain taxa or new research initiatives.
NGC’s Mission
- They aim to make a long-term difference for Neotropical grasslands by helping launch careers in conservation in important areas.
- The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 2001. They donate equipment and money to local scientists and direct conservation projects and educational programs. Their philosophy promotes cost-effective ways to impact conservation of grasslands, empowers local people and launches careers, and creates a valuable network of promising scientists and students. They are dedicated to:
- Conservation
- Promoting the conservation of savannas, gallery forests, wetlands, and associated ecosystems in Central and South America.
- Collaboration
- Fostering mutually beneficial collaboration between North American and Central and South American scientists and institutions by providing shared scientific and educational opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Latin American researchers affiliated with a university, museum, or conservation organization.
- Preference is given to researchers who have participated in the Student Grant or Research Equipment programs and who have submitted final reports.
- Applications are reviewed by outside reviewers and members of the board. Decisions are based on scientific merit, conservation impact, and how closely the proposal meets NGC’s mission. Final decisions are made at the annual board meeting.
For more information, visit NGC.