Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship

The University of Amsterdam offers a prestigious new scholarship programme for exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside Europe. The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year.   Who is eligible? Non-EU students from any discipline who graduated in the top 10% of their […]

Giant otter postdoc opportunity

Start date: Between January 1 and April 1, 2017 In collaboration with Oxford University’s WildCRU, the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is seeking a highly qualified and motivated postdoctoral candidate to conduct scientific research on the conservation ecology and anthropogenic impacts on giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon. The goal […]

Starting Grants – ERC: European Research Council

If, as a young scientist, you’re interested in making the transition from working under a supervisor to becoming and independent investigator, the ERC is here to help. ERC Starting Grants are designed to encourage young talented research leader to gain independence in Europe and to build their own careers. The scheme targets promising researchers who […]

National Geographic Young Explorers Grant Application

Young Explorers Grants (YEG) offer opportunities to individuals ages 18 to 25 to pursue research, conservation, and exploration-related projects consistent with National Geographic’s existing grant programs, including: the Committee for Research and Exploration (CRE), the Expeditions Council (EC), and the Conservation Trust (CT). Eligibility The Young Explorers Grants Program supports a variety of projects—and an […]