Newton International Fellowships 2016
Deadline: 9 March 2016 The Newton International Fellowships Scheme was established in 2008 to select the very best early stage postdoctoral researchers from all over the world and enable them to work at UK research institutions for a period of two years. The Newton International Fellowships programme is available to eligible applicants from any country […]
Funded PhD Scholarship: A network approach to a conservation crisis: the case of the white rhinoceros.
Project summary An understanding of social behavior is crucial for conservation of critically endangered large mammals. This project will explore the sociality of white rhinoceros incorporating bioacoustics, social network and genetic analysis. This research collaboration between MMU and Knowsley Safari Park will involve extensive fieldwork in Kenya, with the aim of informing management to maximize […]
Congo Basin Grant Program 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2016 The Congo Basin Grant Program (CBGP) has been established to provide competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region. Why the Congo Basin? The Congo Basin […]
Training in taxonomy and collection management & access to collections in Belgium
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences is the country’s focal point for the Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI). Qualified individuals from developing countries supported by Belgian Development Cooperation can apply for study visits in Belgium to train in taxonomic projects and biodiversity assessment projects that have strong taxonomic components. The call is restricted to trainees […]