Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The Research Equipment Program provides basic science equipment to scientists and students in the American tropics to assist their research opportunities and education.
Many outstanding researchers need essentials such as microscopes, GPS units, mist nets, video cameras, binoculars, and science textbooks. Equipment is either donated or purchased and sent to Latin America at relatively little expense. The intent of the program is that donated equipment and literature be of general use to a variety of projects, students and researchers.
The program is open to Latin American researchers affiliated with a university or conservation organization. Submitted applications are reviewed by members of the REP committee along with two outside reviewers.
Award decisions are determined by the merit of the associated projects, the number of projects and students expected to benefit from the equipment donation, and how closely the projects align with NGC’s mission.
Once selected, the REP committee collaborates with successful applicants to identify the most reliable and cost-effective method for equipment delivery. To minimize expenses, it is preferred that delivery is managed by an NGC representative or shipped to a colleague visiting the US who can later deliver the equipment to the recipient.
Award recipients are required to provide an annual update on their study and the status of the equipment. The equipment remains with the research group to support continued research efforts and professional development within the region.
For more information, visit NGC.
