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Funding Sources
National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants (DDIG)
The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research to improve the overall quality of research. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research.
Deadline Date:
November 21, 2008
For electronic submission of proposals, the proposals MUST be submitted by 5:00 PM submitter's time.
Eligibility Information:
Organization Limit: U.S. institutions and organizations that are eligible for awards from the National Science Foundation, including colleges, universities, and other nonprofit research organizations such as botanical gardens, marine and freshwater institutes, and natural history museums may submit proposals. The NSF encourages collaborations with scientists at foreign organizations; however, primary support for any foreign participants' activities must be secured through their own national sources.
PI Eligibility Limit: A student must have advanced to candidacy for a Ph.D. degree before the submission deadline to be eligible to submit a proposal. A statement that the student has advanced to candidacy for a Ph.D., signed and dated by the department chairperson, graduate dean, or similar administrative official is required (see "Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions"). The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of a graduate student who is at the point of initiating or is already conducting dissertation research. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution, but need not be a U.S. citizen. Organizations should limit applications to outstanding dissertation proposals with unusual financial requirements that cannot be met otherwise. Preference may be given to projects that are underway and for which feasibility is demonstrated.
Limit on Number of Proposals: An organization may submit only one proposal per student in a given year. A student may receive only one DDIG award.
Award Information:
Up to $15,000 for 24 months.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08564/nsf08564.htm
American Wildlife Conservation Foundation
To enhance fish and wildlife resources, with an emphasis on North America, through funding research, education and conservation initiatives with the goal of ensuring that the present and future generations can continue to enjoy these resources. The mission is guided by the following purposes and objective: (1) to encourage and support efforts in the conservation of fish, wildlife, and their habitats; (2) to encourage the discovery and dissemination of facts necessary to gain additional understanding and support for scientific wildlife management through research, education, and conservation.
Deadline Date:
August 1
Award Information:
Up to $2,000. Awards announced by September 30.
http://www.americanwildlifeconservationfoundation.org/grants.htm
North American Native Fishes Association Conservation Research Grant
The North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) sponsors a cash awards program to support research relating to the conservation of North America's indigenous fish fauna. NANFA wishes to support research that contributes to the sustainable existence of North American native fishes, especially those that are imperiled. Such a grant could be awarded to someone in academia, a conservation group, or to an independent researcher, including a home aquarist.
Deadline Date:
18 January 2009
Eligibility Information:
Qualifying applicants must be members in good standing of NANFA.
Award Information:
Up to $1,000 for one year.
Awards will be announced by 31 March 2009.
People's Trust for Endangered Species Worldwide Grants
Applications are welcomed from scientific researchers and conservationists for financial support for work that is aimed at the preservation of endangered species, either through research or practical field work. Priority will be given to those projects that are likely to lead to a lasting benefit for the species concerned. Applications for work in all countries, in particular developing countries and the UK, will be considered. PTES trustees meet quarterly to consider applications.
Please fill in a People’s Trust for Endangered Species application form (electronically preferably) for submission at our quarterly Trustees meeting. If necessary a detailed proposal and accompanying budget can accompany the application form. The amount to be awarded will depend on the scope and breadth of the work to be undertaken.
Deadline Date:
29 August 2008
Award Information:
Awards typically range $800 - 17625. Average last year was $5290.
http://www.ptes.org/index.php?cat=69