Funding Opportunity—The David S. Lee Fund for the Conservation of Caribbean Birds

Biodiversity

If you are an early career scientist or naturalist working in the Caribbean to protect Caribbean birds and their habitats, consider applying for a BirdsCaribbean David S. Lee conservation grant. The application deadline is Sunday, January 7, 2018.

Scientists/naturalists working in the Caribbean, in conservation organizations or academic programs, may apply. Applicants should be students or early career ornithologists, conservationists, or wildlife professionals (i.e., not established faculty or senior staff of a conservation organization, less than 7 years post-graduation). A student must be enrolled in accredited Masters or PhD program in ecology, biology, conservation, or related field to be eligible. Applicants must be paid or sponsored members of BirdsCaribbean at the time of application.

The funds can cover travel to field sites, living expenses in the field, or costs for equipment and supplies to conduct conservation projects. Examples of equipment and supplies include traps, cameras, automated recording units, nest boxes, etc. Ineligible costs include salary or other wages, overhead fees, etc. Projects that foster collaboration between scientists/naturalists in different island groups of the Caribbean, such as joint projects to test conservation techniques for similar species, will be favored.

Get more information at the BirdsCaribbean website.

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