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  1. The Jerry Liguori Raptor Conservation and Education Scholarship was created to honor Jerry and his contributions to raptor conservation by creating a way for his work to continue in perpetuity. The fund supports research, professional development, and educational experiences centered around raptor migration, identification, and natural history. It is uniquely focused on supporting equity in access and opportunities for all to experience raptors, including students of all ages, those just entering the raptor field, novices, and professionals. This page outlines information about the purpose of this funding opportunity, the types of projects that will be considered for funding, and how to submit a compelling proposal. If you have questions that are not addressed here, please direct them to . Scholarship Overview There was almost nothing that Jerry Liguori loved more in life than raptors. From the moment he laid eyes on a group of Turkey Vultures soaring at eye-level at the young age of 16, he was hooked. He was mesmerized by their graceful, buoyant flight, and enamored by their size. The experience catapulted Jerry on a lifelong journey of studying raptors across North America. That journey did not stop at contributing to scientific research and becoming an expert in his field. Jerry also used his skills in raptor identification and photography to educate the public. With hawks soaring above us each day, Jerry realized the power that raptors had to inspire. These magnificent birds were the perfect way to draw people into nature and conservation. Jerry inspired tens of thousands of people together to conserve raptors and our shared environment during his career. As raptors around the globe face a growing number of threats, it is imperative that we continue his work. By introducing people to, educating them about, and supporting people in their own research on raptors, we aim to protect raptors in perpetuity, in honor of Jerry's legacy. Awarded each fall to celebrate the annual fall migration of raptors, the Jerry Liguori Scholarship will provide approximately $10,000 in funding in 2023, with average awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. The goal is to support raptor-centered efforts in the three areas Jerry was most passionate about: Identifying Raptors Studying the nuanced shapes, behaviors, and features unique to different raptors is a life-long endeavor. Jerry was passionate about supporting those just beginning to learn raptor identification, as well as conducting novel research to learn more about the phylogeny of species. Counting Migrating Raptors Jerry knew that scanning the huge sky and using inflight identification skills to document migration was both fun and critical for science. That skill development—and the information it uncovers—is critical to the appreciation and conservation of raptors. Educating People about Raptors At any given point in time, there is a good chance that if you look up, you’ll see a raptor. Jerry knew that this accessibility meant that introducing people to raptors can open them to a whole new world where nature and conservation are witnessed and appreciated. Minimum Requirements The Jerry Liguori Raptor Conservation and Education Scholarship aims to fund projects that: Closely align with Jerry's areas of interest (listed above) Can be largely supported by funding from the scholarship Not supported through traditional funding sources How & When To Apply Timeline Check the website in May. The committee will review pre-proposals and invite the top-scoring applicants to submit a full proposal containing a more detailed project description and budget. Full proposals will be due at a later date. Awards will be made no later than July. Are you having trouble accessing or submitting the form? Please reach out to us at for technical assistance or with any questions. What The Grant Won’t Fund We will not fund projects that: Take place outside North America (work in Canada and Mexico IS permissible!) Support minors, unless they have an adult co-applicant Are solo or group trips simply to watch hawks for fun Request funding to purchase personal optics/camera equipment Request funding for full season support for counters at an existing/established watch site Would require special federal and/or state permitting (e.g., for raptor handling), unless those permits were already secured prior to grant application submission Are not approved by the committee/committee leadership Sponsors This scholarship is funded by HawkWatch International, with generous funding from Scholarship donors, as well as a portion of the proceeds from the sale of images from Jerry Liguori’s photography collection. Want to play a role in protecting raptors in perpetuity? You can make a tax-deductible gift directly to the Jerry Liguori Scholarship at www.hawkwatch.org/jerry.
  2. Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this summer. Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ Note: In compiling this short list, I found some links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers. As always, happy grant writing. --Melanie
  3. Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this winter. Association for the Study of Animal Behavior Resesarch Grant, up to £10,000 support (i) promising pilot research projects that are at too early a stage to attract funding from larger funding agencies such as the UK Research Councils, and (ii) small-scale projects, that, although worthwhile, are unlikely to attract funding from alternative sources. Grants may be made to allow the applicant to travel to conduct collaborative research, or to bring a collaborator to the applicant's institution for the same purpose. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/ British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grant, up to $2000 for groups or organizations to fund bird surveys and other ornithological research. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/ Centennial Pollinator Fellowship, up to $4000 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of pollinator science and increase the number of scientists in the field. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/centennial-pollinator-fellowship-r277/ Eastern Bird Banding Association Memorial Fund Research Grants, up to $5000 to be used toward research using banding or other avian marking techniques. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ebba-memorial-research-awards-r37/ Eckenfelder Scholarship, up to $5000 to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/eckenfelder-scholarship-r295/ Frances M. Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat, up to $4500 for study areas in the United States that provide seasonal habitat for threatened or endangered native birds and to tend useful information for land-management decisions. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/frances-m-peacock-scholarship-for-native-bird-habitat-r121/ Kushlan Research Award, $1000–$7000 to encourage significant scientific advances in the biology, ecology, or conservation biology of wading birds (i.e. herons, storks, ibises, and their taxonomic allies). https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/kushlan-research-award-in-ciconiiform-biology-and-conservation-r30/ Purple Martin Conservation Association Research and Conservation Grant, $500–$2500 to facilitate research on and conservation of Purple Martins. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/pmca-research-and-conservation-grants-r126/ Society for Canadian Ornithologists Early Career Researcher Award, honours fledgling ornithologists - in academia, industry, non-government or government agencies – that show strong potential for future leadership in Canadian ornithology. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/sco-early-career-research-award-r274/ William B. and Mary J. Robertson Fellowship Award, ~$2000 to support the study and conservation of wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems in Florida and the Caribbean. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/the-william-b-and-mary-j-robertson-fellowship-award-r82/ Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers. As always, happy grant writing. --Melanie
  4. Applications were due in April 2022. This award has been added to our funding database. Interested applicants should look for it next spring.
  5. The history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be traced back to 1871. We are the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations.
  6. PRESS RELEASE Innovation for Conservation: Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competitions Engage Public in Top Wildlife Issues Mar 1, 2022 The public now can help reimagine what drives wildlife conservation in the 21st century by participating in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competitions, which open for entries today at https://www.challenge.gov/. The competitions will engage the public to help address six important issues: preventing wildlife poaching and trafficking, promoting wildlife conservation, managing invasive species , protecting endangered species, managing nonlethal human-wildlife conflict, and reducing human-predator conflict. “Looking at wildlife conservation through a new lens will help us find solutions to the most pressing problems facing our cherished wildlife resources and the habitats they – and ultimately we – depend upon,” said Service Principal Deputy Director Martha Williams. “Through these exciting competitions, the Service seeks to engage non-traditional partners and provide opportunities for new partners and networks to source diverse solutions, catalyze new markets, and spark interest and imagination from people across the nation.” By promoting innovation and engaging diverse audiences, the competitions support the missions of the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and contribute to achieving the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals of the America the Beautiful initiative and work being done under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law . Both efforts underscore the Administration’s all-of-government approach to bolstering climate resilience and protecting natural areas for current and future generations. The Service is partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, which will help administer the competition. The competition is guided by the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Advisory Council, a designated Federal Advisory Committee. The council will administer $600,000 in prizes and advise competition winners on opportunities to pilot and implement their nascent technologies, helping them develop partnerships with conservation organizations, federal or state agencies, federally recognized Tribes, private entities and research institutions with relevant expertise or interest. The submission deadline for the competitions is April 30, 2022, with judging to occur May-July 2022, and winners announced September 2022. The total prize purse for each of the six focus areas is $100,000 for the winning technology innovation. One or more semi-finalists may also be awarded up to $50,000 each at the discretion of the Service. The Service may recognize additional participants with non-monetary, honorable mention awards. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.challenge.gov/. Reducing Human-Predator Conflict Nonlethal Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict Promotion of Wildlife Conservation Management of Invasive Species Protection of Endangered Species Prevention of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking Explore the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competitions video to learn more. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information about our work and the people who make it happen, visit https://www.fws.gov or connect with us via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
  7. Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this fall. Bonnycastle Fellowship, up to $8000CA for wetland and waterfowl biology in North America, Claire M. Hubbard Young Leaders in Conservation Fellowship, approximately $25K for recent graduates to gain experience in conservation-related fields, Eppley Foundation Grant, up to $35K for postdocs and early and established professionals research on climate change, ecosystem studies, and research on single species, SICB Grants in Aid of Research, up to $1K for graduate students to support research in the fields of integrative and comparative biology, Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers. As always, happy grant writing. --Melanie
  8. Fundación ProAves was born in 1998 with the dream of a group of conservationists to save the Yellow-eared Parrot from extinction in Colombia. Thanks to its success in Parrot conservation, ProAves was legally established in 2001 in Jardín, Antioquia, and decided to expand its focus to study and conserve other globally threatened species according to the IUCN, especially birds and amphibians throughout Colombia, for means of research, strategic conservation actions and work with the community. ProAves currently has 28 Nature Reserves at strategic points throughout the country to protect in perpetuity the habitat of different species with some degree of threat of extinction. One is dedicated to the conservation of migratory species, 2 to the conservation of amphibians, 3 to the conservation of threatened mammals and the others to the conservation of birds. The passion and commitment to conservation by the ProAves family is nurtured by alliances and collaboration with different organizations, groups and citizens at the local and regional level with whom we work for the protection of biodiversity. It is very gratifying to find that Colombians feel a great passion for nature and to know that ProAves has always found open doors in all the communities with which it has worked.
  9. REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP: Be studying at a Colombian University, Download the form to apply for Research Scholarships, fill it out and send it to the email: investigacion@proaves.org, Respect the internal regulations of the Foundation and the policies of the ProAves Reserves, Preparation and signing of the agreement for the execution of the investigation. WE SUPPORT YOU WITH: 80% accommodation subsidy in the ProAves Reserves that have the Research Scholarship Program open, 80% food subsidy in the ProAves Reserves, 80% subsidy in ground transportation to the ProAves Reserves, Free publication in the Colombian Conservation Magazine , A subsidy of up to 4 million Colombian pesos. WHAT RESEARCH DO WE SUPPORT WITHIN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? The Endangered Species Program will support students in their last semesters of undergraduate or graduate studies who want to do research on threatened species of birds, herpes or mammals in Colombia: Biological groups with national and global threat category Critical (CR), Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable (VU), Biological groups not inventoried or little known in the ProAves Reserve or its area of influence, Groups facing threats to their conservation in the country, Groups of which there are historical records in the area, and are of interest for their rediscovery and monitoring, Groups that serve as an umbrella for the knowledge of others.
  10. Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this spring. Robert Cooper Audubon Society Fox Grant for Students - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/2022-fox-student-grant-r308/ Audubon Apacheria Student Fellowship - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/audubon-apacheria-fellowship-r285/ Sea and Sage Audubon Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant for Students - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/bloom-hays-ecological-research-grant-r166/ British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grants - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/ Birds SA Conservation Grants - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/birds-sa-research-grant-r156/ Dave Ankey and Sandi Johnson Waterfowl and Wetlands Graduate Research Scholarship - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dave-ankney-sandi-johnson-waterfowl-and-wetlands-graduate-research-scholarship-r186/ Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ And look for posts in our forum: https://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/forum/139-grants-awards/ Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers. As always, happy grant writing. --Melanie
  11. Here are a few grants available with due dates in January and February: Association for the Study of Animal Behavior: https://www.asab.org/research-grants/ British Columbia Field Ornithologists: https://bcfo.ca/bcfo-research-grants/ Wisconsin Society for Ornithology: https://wsobirds.org/what-we-do/grants Association of Field Ornithologists: https://afonet.org/grants-awards/bergstrom/ Connecticut Ornithological Association: https://www.ctbirding.org/resources/coa-mini-grant/ Kentucky Ornithological Society: https://birdky.org/fundburtmonroejr.php Virginia Society of Ornithology: https://www.virginiabirds.org/scholarships-grants The Waterbird Society: https://waterbirds.org/research-grants/kushlan-research-award/ Louisiana Ornithological Society: http://losbird.org/aboutLOS.php Wilson Ornithological Society: https://wilsonsociety.org/awards/research-grants/ Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union: https://moumn.org/grants.php Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ And look for posts in our forum: https://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/forum/139-grants-awards/ Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers. As always, happy grant writing. --Melanie
  12. At their August 2021 meeting, the Bird Strike Committee USA presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Carla Dove in appreciation of her contribution to the bird strike community. BSC created the award in 1992 and only seven people have since received the honor. Carla’s accomplishments over over her career include over 40 peer reviewed publications, countless professional documents and reports, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. In addition, she and her colleagues have established the Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab as a world-renowned resource for bird strikes and ornithology. The inscription on the award reads "For your incomparable commitment benefitting U.S. and International aviation safety. Your expertise and exceptional leadership of the Feather Identification Laboratory have provided the foundation for an unparalleled investigative science that will continue to benefit the world's civil / military aviation and wildlife alike."
  13. Here’s a sample of grants listed in our funding database with due dates in October or November. Want to see more? Check out the database at https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/. Please feel free to add new grants that you find, and if you notice a broken link or outdated information in our database, please let me know. As always, happy grant writing.
  14. Here’s a sample of grants listed in our funding database with due dates in August or September. Bald Eagle Grant - $5,000-$20,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/bald-eagle-grant-r185/ Blake-Nuttall Fund - $1,000-$5,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/blake-nuttall-fund-grant-r187/ Francois Vuilleumier Fund - $500-$1,000 (Caribbean, SA, CA) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/francois-vuilleumier-fund-r138/ Gale Monson Research Grant – up to $2000 (Arizona) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/gale-monson-research-grant-r99/ Helen G. and All D. Cruickshank Education Award - TBD (Florida) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/helen-g-and-allan-d-cruickshank-education-award-r81/ Western Bird Banding Association Grants - $1,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/western-bird-banding-association-grants-r180/ Want to see more? Check out the database at https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/. Please feel free to add new grants that you find, and if you notice a broken link or outdated information in our database, please let me know. As always, happy grant writing.
  15. Need a little cash for your research? Here’s a sample of the grants listed in the OE funding database that typically have summer applications. Search the database yourself to find more opportunities. Association for the Study of Animal Behavior https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/ Birds Queensland Research Grant https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/birds-queensland-research-grant-r172/ British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/ RRF Dean Amadon Grant https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dean-amadon-grant-r33/ AFO E. Alexander Bergrstrom Memorial Research Award https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/e-alexander-bergstrom-memorial-research-award-r230/ International Wild Waterfowl Association Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/iwwa-project-grants-r286/ Leslie E. Tassell Avicultural Foundation https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/leslie-e-tassell-avicultural-foundation-r221/ Neotropical Bird Club Conservation Fund Awards https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/nbc-conservation-fund-r139/ Waterbirds Society Nisbet Research Award https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/nisbet-research-award-r29/ Western Bird Banding Association Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/western-bird-banding-association-grants-r180/ Know of a grant that is not listed in the database, add it yourself or send me the information. And as always, happy grant writing.
  16. Here’s a sample of grants and awards due in the October, November, and December. Check out of our database for more. ABA Awards (various); https://www.aba.org/aba-awards/ Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/angus-gavin-migratory-bird-research-grant-r203/ Association for the Study of Animal Behavior Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/ Dr. Bruce D.J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dr-bruce-d-j-batt-fellowship-in-waterfowl-conservation-r218/ Frank M. Chapman Fellowship; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/frank-m-chapman-fellowship-r110/ Jed Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/jed-burtt-undergraduate-mentoring-grants-r6/ Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-grant-r233/ Tinker Foundation Field Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/field-research-grants-r243/ Libro Ero Postdoctoral Fellowship; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/liber-ero-postdoctoral-fellowship-r193/ If you find any errors or dead links in the database, please let me know. Thanks, and happy grant writing.
  17. You might want to check out the funding database on this website. I update it fairly regularly.
  18. Here are some grants with deadlines in August. Search our database to find more grants in with upcoming due dates. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ STRI Earl S. Tupper post-doctoral fellowship, $50,400 +$16,000 annually for 3 years https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/earl-s-tupper-postdoctoral-fellowship-r242/ Heredity foundation field-work grant (genetics research), £1,500 https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/heredity-fieldwork-grant-r278/ Neotropical Grassland Conservancy Student Grant, $1,000 https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/neotropical-grassland-conservancy-grant-program-r211/ Oregon Wildlife Foundation grant for organizations and individuals, up to $5,000 https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/oregon-wildlife-foundation-grant-r282/ Make sure to check with individual sponsors to see if or how the current COVID-19 situation might affect the availability of funds this year. Good luck, and happy grant writing.
  19. Got a little free time on your hands, here’s a quick preview of grants with deadlines listed in June and July: Association for the Study of Animal Behavior Grants, up to to £10,000, available to anyone with a Ph.D., https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/ British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grants, up to $2,000, https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/ Club300 Bird Protection Grants, up to $5,000, https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/club-300-grant-r42/ AFO Bergstrom Research Award, up to $1,500, July applications only available to Latin American applicants, https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/e-alexander-bergstrom-memorial-research-award-r230/ Leslie Brown Memorial Grant (RRF), up to $2,500 + waived page charges, https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/leslie-brown-memorial-grant-r32/ Search our database to find more grants in with upcoming due dates. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ Make sure to check with individual sponsors to see if or how the current COVID-19 situation might affect the availability of funds this year. Good luck, and happy grant writing.
  20. This scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University, majoring in natural or biological science, with an interest in the environment. Application is through the Department of Natural Sciences at SDSU.
  21. AOS is pleased to announce up to three new fellowships of $15,000 each for ornithological research. These fellowships have been made possible through a generous bequest by Dr. Brina Kessel and are directed to early career scientists. The full range of ornithological research currently published in peer-reviewed journals, such as studies avian biology, ecology, behavior, conservation, genetics, interdisciplinary work, etc. can be supported. Poultry and agricultural research will not be considered. Eligibility Applicants must be a current member of AOS if a resident or current postdoc in the U.S. or Canada, or a current member of another regional ornithological society if a resident outside the U.S. or Canada. Kessel Fellowships are open to early-career researchers. This includes current PhD students who will have completed their PhD when the grant is awarded and those who have received their PhDs within ten years of the grant submission date (an extra year of eligibility may be granted for parental leave). The committee will consider the record of membership and participation in AOS for North American applicants and contributions to ornithology and participation in other ornithological societies for applicants from outside North America. Applicants may not have received a Kessel Fellowship award previously. A PI may not hold or have held U.S., Canadian, or other federal grant support or university/institutional start-up funds intended for research at the time of their application for this grant. The goal is to provide critical funding to those early career ornithologist who do not have access to other significant funds. A PI may apply for only one AOS research award (Kessel or Student & Postdoc Research Awards) in a year, and hold only one award at a time. AOS members who have received other research funding from the Society may re-apply as long as they meet eligibility requirements and post-funding requirements (see below). Grants will be awarded to a single PI (i.e. these are not collaborative grants), although collaborators can be named in grant. The AOS will only award grant money to a single person, not multiple PIs listed on the same grant.
  22. Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr.’s career as an environmental trailblazer spanned more than 50 years, during which time he trained thousands of graduate students and professionals in the science and art of industrial wastewater treatment. To honor his dedication to the environmental industry, Brown and Caldwell offer a $5,000 Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr. Scholarship to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Criteria A United States citizen or permanent resident. A full-time student enrolled in his/her Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university. Declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology). Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale). Required Documents All candidates must submit with a completed application: A resume. An essay of 250 words minimum, “Tell us about a personal experience that influenced your decision to focus on environmental studies.” Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor). An official transcript of your academic record. Scholarship funds may only be used for university/college billed expenses such as tuition.
  23. Morris Animal Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate promising research focused on improving the lives of animals around the world. We fund the best researchers, conducting the best science, whether in a clinical trial, in the lab, or out in the field. We welcome applications from dedicated scientists who seek not only to discover but to turn discoveries into action for animals. https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/wildlife The Foundation is now accepting proposals for Established Investigator, First Award, Fellowship Training and Pilot Study grants on topics relevant to wildlife/exotics health and welfare.
  24. Morris Animal Foundation's core values are important to us as an organization. We have a positive company culture and encourage our staff (and office dogs!) to live by these values here at the office. We're proud of the people we work with, and strive to apply excellence, respect, compassion, collaboration, innovation and determination every day in our work.
  25. BACKGROUND Pacific Seabird Group is dedicated to the study and conservation of Pacific seabirds and their environment. Students are a core membership of PSG; they contribute 29% of the PSG operating fund and comprise 40% of the annual meeting volunteer base. The PSG Student Research Grant (SRG) was created in 2019 by the PSG Former Chairs to honor and support the numerous contributions of the PSG student membership. This grant seeks to aid student-led research in promotion of up-and-coming scholar members of Pacific Seabird Group. This year, the PSG Student Research Grant will fund 3 grants worth $1,000 each, 1 grant per degree-level (bachelor, master, doctoral). Funds are raised by the PSG Former Chairs and matched by the PSG Executive Council (ExCo). GRANT REQUIREMENTS Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program (BA, BS, MS, MA, PhD) at an accredited community college, college, or university. Applicants may be enrolled at any of the above institutions in any country & conduct their student research in any part of the world, but the applicable research must be seabird-based. Applicants must be current members of Pacific Seabird Group by the application due date. Use of funds: Funds are solely used for costs associated with research, including: field or lab supplies, equipment, travel to research or lab sites, and licensing and permitting fees. Funds do not cover salaries & benefits, stipends, institutional fees or overhead, or tuition. Fund disbursement: 90% of funds will be disbursed after awardees submit a complete W9 form. Grants received will be considered taxable income. The last 10% of grant funds will not be awarded until the grant reporting form is submitted & verified complete by the Awards Committee. Reporting requirements: On accepting the grant, the awardee agrees to the following: 1) Submission of the grant reporting form by 1 October of the year awarded. The last 10% of grant funds will not be awarded until the grant reporting form is submitted & verified complete by the Awards Committee. 2) Within 2 calendar years of receiving the award, either (a) attend & present the findings of the grant-funded research at a PSG annual meeting or (b) submit a poster on the findings of the grant-funded research for a PSG annual meeting. REQUIRED APPLICATION COMPONENTS 1) Application form, consisting of (a) applicant information; (b) global project goals and objectives (200 words) and SRG-funded project description (300 words)and references (no limit); and (c) budget & justification for the grant funds (250 words). 2) Enrollment verification form obtained from the institution where the applicant is enrolled. Enrollment must reflect the semester or quarter the application isdue. 3) A recommendation letter from a project advisor. The project advisor may be the student’s thesis advisor, a professor on the student’s committee, or a primary manager of the field site where the student’s research takes place. The letter must be on institution letterhead and signed by the advisor. Advisors may submit more than 1 recommendation letter per cycle (1 per student). The application form and enrollment verification form must be attached in a single email titled “PSG Student Research Grant Application” to the PSG past chair at pastchair[at]pacificseabirdgroup.org and sent by 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time (PDT; UTC -7) on 15 April 2019. The project advisor must submit the recommendation letter to the PSG past chair at pastchair[at]pacificseabirdgroup.org and sent by 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time (PDT; UTC-7) on 15 April 2019. APPLICATION EVALUATION Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: (1) Scientific Merit; (2) Budget & Financial Need; (3) Impact to PSG. All applications will be evaluated by the Pacific Seabird Group Awards committee (the PSG past chair, current chair, and chair-elect), one PSG Former Chair, and one PSG student member (who cannot submit an application the year they serve as judge). TIMELINE 18 March 2019: Grant application opens 15 April 2019: Grant application deadline 1 May 2019: Grant notification deadline 1 October 2019: Grant reporting form deadline QUESTIONS Please email questions about the grant to PSG past chair Adrian Gall at pastchair[at]pacificseabirdgroup.org.
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