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The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is a competitive scholarship that awards $2000 annually for an undergraduate student and $3,000 annually to a graduate student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife or marine science at a Louisiana Public College or University. The cumulative maximum award is $12,000 for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study. Standard Eligibility Requirements - Be a U.S. citizen or national or eligible non-citizen and be registered with Selective Service if required - Be a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July 1st of the scholarship award year - Complete and submit such documentary evidence as required by LASFAC - Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a Louisiana Public College or University majoring in forestry, wildlife or marine science with the intent of obtaining a degree in that field. Undergraduate students must have earned at least 60 hours of college credit and have at least a 2.50 cumulative college GPA. - As a graduate student have at least a 3.00 cumulative college GPA on all credits earned in graduate school Renewal Requirements - Have received the scholarship for not more than five academic years (three undergraduate and two graduate) - By the end of the academic year (spring term), have earned at least 24 hours of earned credits during the fall, winter and spring terms at a school defining 12 semester or eight quarter hours as the minimum for full-time undergraduate status, or earn at least 18 hours total credit during the fall, winter and spring terms at a school defining nine semester hours as a minimum for full-time graduate status; and - Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 as an undergraduate student at the end of each academic year or achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 as a graduate student at the end of each academic year; and - Maintain continuous enrollment as a full-time student unless granted an exception by LOSFA; and - Continue to pursue a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in wildlife, forestry or marine science How to Apply 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than July 1st and 2. Complete the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Application so that it is received by LOSFA no later than July 1 immediately before the academic year you wish to be considered. If your Application is not received by the July 1 deadline, but is received by December 1, you may be eligible for the next spring semester, if funds are available. 3. If unable to download the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Application from the above link, then Contact LOSFA: E-mail: custserv@la.gov Telephone: 1-800-259-5626 Write LOSFA at: P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202

State agency responsible for managing wildlife and fisheries resources in Louisiana.

Kitsap Audubon Society is currently offering a scholarship to residents of Kitsap County who have successfully completed at least one academic year of study, leading to a 4-year degree in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Marine or Wildlife Biology, or related fields. Selection will be based on: quality of application responses, academic history, letters of recommendation, and evidence of interest in their chosen field through related projects and activities.

Kitsap Audubon is dedicated to environmental education, nature study, the preservation of wildlife and habitat, and the enjoyment and appreciation of our natural areas. To that end, we partner with other community organizations that share our goals.

Society of Canadian Ornithologists’ Early Career Research Award The 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. The award will be presented to the recipient at the Society’s annual meeting where they will be invited to give a 30 minute keynote address, and travel to the meeting will be subsidized. The recipient will also be asked to provide a synopsis of their work to appear as a multi-page colour feature in the Society’s Picoides newsletter. NOMINATION Candidates can be nominated by themselves, former/current supervisors, colleagues and/or peers. A nomination letter should include a short statement (max 1000 words) describing the nominee’s accomplishments to date. To be eligible, the candidate must have received their PhD from or currently working at a Canadian institution. The researcher should have obtained her or his PhD no more than five years prior to the SCO meeting where the award is to be given, or be at a similar career stage if pursuing a career in ornithology without a PhD. Periods where the researcher has not been active due to parental or personal leave would be excluded from the five years. Nominations should be sent, by email, to: Tony Gaston, Chair – Early Career Research Award Committee E-mail: Tony Gaston

Birds SA was established in 1899 to pursue the following aims: To promote the conservation of Australian birds and their habitats. To encourage interest in, and develop knowledge of the birds of South Australia. To record the results of research in regard to all aspects of bird life. To maintain a public fund called the “Birds SA Conservation Fund” for the specific purpose of supporting the Association’s environmental objectives.

Please send us your application, if you are a researcher with above average qualifications in a developing or transition country (see list of countries), if you intend to carry out long-term research of your own choice (6 to 24 months) at a research institution in Germany together with an academic host you have chosen yourself, if your research outline includes aspects that are important for the continued development of your country or region of origin and if you want to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and methods between Germany and your country of origin. We offer you a monthly fellowship of €2,650 for postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within the last four years) or €3,150 for experienced researchers (doctorate completed within the last 12 years), a flexible starting date and - for experienced researchers - the option of splitting the fellowship up into a maximum of three stays, individual mentoring during the sponsorship period, intensive German language course for fellows and their marital partners prior to the fellowship, additional financial support for accompanying family members and items like travel expenses and comprehensive alumni sponsorship once the research stay has come to an end, such as a Return Fellowship or further stays in Germany. Currently, up to 75 Georg Forster Research Fellowships can be granted annually.

Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, completed your doctorate less than twelve years ago, already have your own research profile and are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out long-term research (6-18 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online at any time.

Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career and onlycompleted your doctorate in the last four years. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out long-term research (6-24 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 400 - 500 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers annually. Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.

We promote academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from abroad and from Germany. Our research fellowships and research awards allow you to come to Germany to work on a research project you have chosen yourself together with a host and collaborative partner. If you are a scientist or scholar from Germany you can profit from our support and carry out a research project abroad as a guest of one of more than 29,000 Humboldt Foundation alumni worldwide - the Humboldtians. As an intermediary organisation for German foreign cultural and educational policy we promote international cultural dialogue and academic exchange.

eLife supports early-career researchers by helping ensure they receive exposure and recognition for their work , especially among leading scientists in their field. In this spirit, we are pleased to offer a travel grant programme whereby the early-stage researcher on an eLife paper may be funded to present their work at a meeting of their choice. This programme is now in its third year. So far, we have supported 28 researchers from across the life sciences to travel to scientific meetings, get exposure, start new collaborations and gain recognition for their research. Read more about last year’s winners in our earlier blog post. “Open annotations. The current annotation count on this page is0.Once again, we encourage postdoctoral and independent scientists with up to five years of active research experience, and who have authored or co-authored a research paper published (or accepted for publication) at eLife, to apply online. Please review the updated terms and conditions before applying. Application deadlines are on midnight of March 1, June 3 and September 2. You can apply for funding of up to $1,000 to support your costs of travelling to and participating in a conference. Applicants who have had an abstract of high scientific merit already accepted for an oral presentation at their chosen meeting will be treated with priority. We especially welcome applications from researchers requiring international travel to their meeting of choice.

eLife is a non-profit organisation inspired by research funders and led by scientists. Our mission is to help scientists accelerate discovery by operating a platform for research communication that encourages and recognises the most responsible behaviours in science. eLife publishes work of the highest scientific standards and importance in all areas of the life and biomedical sciences. The research is selected and evaluated by working scientists and is made freely available to all readers without delay. eLife also invests in innovation through open-source tool development to accelerate research communication and discovery. Our work is guided by the communities we serve. eLife was founded in 2011 by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Max Planck Society and the Wellcome Trust. These organisations continue to provide financial and strategic support, and were joined by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation for 2018. Publication fees were introduced in 2017 to cover some of eLife's core publishing costs. Annual reports and financial statements are openly available.

Research Grants of up to £7500 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. Applicants must be members of ASAB. Please note that membership must be held for a minimum of 1 year prior to applying for funds (if in doubt, details of membership can be obtained from the Membership Secretary). The fund is open to all applicants who have a PhD, regardless of age and experience, although in the event of competition for funds preference may be given to applicants early in their career and first-time applicants. Retrospective applications will not be considered. Grants will not be awarded to postgraduate students in order to fund work to be submitted for their degree.

The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) is an academic society WHAT WE DO We own Animal Behaviour, the leading international scientific journal in its field. We promote the study of animal behaviour by holding conferences and funding research. We care about animals and our Ethical Committee promotes the ethical treatment and conservation of animals. We encourage the teaching of animal behaviour in schools through our Education Committee.

Washington Crossing Audubon Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and protection of birds, wildlife, and the environment through education, research, and conservation.

Since 1970, the North Cascades Audubon Society has represented the interests and importance of wildlife, habitat and the environment in Whatcom County. Through scientific research, environmental education, stewardship and advocacy, NCAS provides a variety of services and opportunities for members and the public to engage with the natural world.

The Goal of the Betty Petersen Conservation Fund is to advance the conservation status of birds and habitats in the Caribbean region. The Fund provides competitive grants to groups or individuals to engage and empower communities and stakeholders to protect and benefit sustainably from their birds. The Fund and its grants will be administered by a designated advisory group within BirdsCaribbean. Eligibility: Applications are invited from conservation organizations, academic programs or government working in the Caribbean. Successful proposals will benefit the conservation of birds and their habitats in the greater Caribbean region, including Bermuda, the Bahamas, and all islands within the Caribbean basin. Innovative projects that engage local communities and decision makers to alleviate threats and/or encourage sustainable use of threatened natural resources will receive priority for funding, as will projects that benefit high priority areas—such as Important Bird Areas or Key Biodiversity Areas—that are under serious threat. Matching Funds: Applicants are encouraged to provide at least 1:1 matching funds toward the project cost. In-kind match qualifies. Proposals providing a higher match ratio may receive preference.

Through a generous bequest from the estate of Roberta “Polly” Holden, a long-time resident of the Hopewell Valley and supporter of environmental causes, Washington Crossing Audubon Society has been able to establish a small grants program to assist individuals and organizations in advancing conservation, environmental education and research through initiatives broadly related to birdlife. Holden Grants are for conservation and conservation education. The grants emphasize, but are not limited to, three main areas: habitat protection and restoration, avian monitoring and conservation, and public awareness and education. Twenty-five percent of the bird species found in the United States are of conservation concern, with many of these species declining at an unsustainable rate. Habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation are the major factors in this decline. Since the majority of species that are declining unsustainably are Nearctic-neotropical migrants, projects related to both the breeding grounds and wintering grounds are considered. Areas with robust bird numbers and diversity of species are indicators of a healthy, dynamic ecosystem. Thus monitoring bird populations is a time and cost effective way of assessing over-all environmental health, justifying our emphasis on bird conservation. However, the program also encourages grants that address conservation concerns related to other threatened taxa or preserving overall biodiversity. The grants also recognize the importance of education in reconnecting people with the natural world and thereby building a stronger base of advocates for conservation.

North Cascades Audubon Society is looking to award a small number of grants, up to $500 each, to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing research in environmental science, conservation and other fields of study relating to North Cascades Audubon’s mission. Application Requirements: Abstract– A brief written description of your proposed research containing basic, easy to understand information on your research objectives and methods. Please include an explanation of how your research will further the mission of the North Cascades Audubon’s mission statement (see below). Limit 200 words. Proposal Narrative– Outline your proposal research grant in detail, covering methodology, hypothesis, future applicability and any relevant background information. This proposal with the abstract must be approximately 3 pages. Budget- Please include an entire, detailed budget in addition to your proposal narrative. Grant Amount Request: Up to $500. Please highlight within your budget what you would like this scholarship to cover. Durable materials purchased with this grant must stay with the university upon research completion. Required Report: NCAS board requests a report on conclusion of research project.

The National Military Fish and Wildlife Association has established a scholarship program to assist in financing higher education for students studying natural resources management. We are proud to announce our third annual scholarship award for 2018. The Association intends to award two scholarships annually, each in the minimum amount of $500.00. Our goal is to provide financial aid to students pursuing degrees in wildlife and fisheries biology, botany, ecology, range conservation, forestry, and/or wildlife law enforcement. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Anyone who will have sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level standing at a college or university during the fall semester/quarter of the year in which the scholarship is awarded is eligible to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to active duty or honorably discharged military service members, members of NMFWA or relatives of NMFWA members and applicants that are currently working or have worked on Department of Defense lands. The award shall provide a minimum of $500 toward the tuition of the selected student(s) for the fall term during the year in which the scholarship is granted. The funds shall be paid to the Registrar at the college or university being attended, and credited toward the student's tuition for the fall semester/quarter. For more information see: https://www.nmfwa.org/nmfwa-scholarship.html

The Western North American Naturalist is a natural history journal committed to publishing excellent, peer-reviewed research focused on the biological natural history of western North America.

The Western North American Naturalist is a natural history journal committed to publishing excellent, peer-reviewed research focused on the biological natural history of western North America. With this goal in mind, we are pleased to announce that we will award 5 individual potential authors a grant of up to $2,000 each to fund their natural history research. Our intent in providing this grant is to help fund the research of authors who may not have adequate funding to complete their research in natural history. We especially encourage individuals who are at institutions of higher learning that do not focus on research but where research is still possible. 2018 grant announcement - https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/mwnan/grant_announcement.pdf

http://www.houstonsafariclub.org/giving-back/scholarships/ Houston Safari Club is committed to furthering the education of students pursuing a career in conservation. In conjunction with its charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society* (ACES), we proudly present the Dan L. Duncan Scholarship Program. HSC annually awards scholarships to students currently involved in the study of Wildlife Management and/or Range Management. Since the program’s inception in 1999, 475 scholarships have been awarded, totaling almost 2 million dollars. HSC proudly recognizes and encourages students who have exhibited academic excellence and exemplary character through our prestigious scholarship program. HSC understands that the future of conservation depends on the education of bright and gifted scholars who will work to protect hunter’s rights and wildlife conservation for decades to come. Many HSC scholarship recipients have gone on to become thought leaders and game-changers in the conservation world. Interested in Applying For a Scholarship? Scholarships are awarded annually for those students currently involved in the study of Wildlife Management and/or Range Management. Applicant requirements: Course work hours qualifying as a junior at the time of application. Must have a positive hunting advocacy viewpoint on wildlife management and land management. Must be an active hunter. Must have a 3.0 grade point average or better. Must show good leadership abilities To apply for scholarship please submit a packet with the following: Introductory cover letter. Resume. Description of Coursework yet to be completed. Official transcript. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Graduate students must Include Thesis project information. No more than 1 page. Current photograph. Packets must be received by the HSC office no later than June 1. Applications received after June 1 will be applied to the following year. Application Submissions: Houston Safari Club Attn: Dan L. Duncan Scholarship Committee 9432 Katy Freeway, Suite 350, Houston, TX 77055 The American Conservation & Educations Society (ACES) is a non-profit organization under section 501©(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Donations to ACES may be deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Please check with your tax advisor. EIN 74-2177975