Kleinhans Fellowship
Applications for any tropical forest type are eligible. The successful applicant will have a master's degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science or an appropriate related field. Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred. Applicants may substitute relevant experience for degrees.
The Kleinhans Fellowship supports research to better understand and improve the impacts of non-timber forest product (NTFP) harvest and marketing on rural livelihoods and tropical forest ecosystems. A successful application will outline the need for research, its potential applications and its likely impact on local communities and forest ecosystems. The fellowship provides a grant of $15,000 (US) per year, for two years.
There is no official application form. Completed applications must include the following (in English):
- A proposal that cannot exceed seven (7) typed pages in length. Proposal should include an abstract, a review of the relevant literature, detailed methodology, and a discussion of the project's practical applications;
- A budget;
- A copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae or resume;
- Two letters of recommendation; and
- A list of past, current and potential funding sources for both the applicant and the project.
The Fellowship will not subsidize academic tuition and fees, nor will it cover costs of purchasing transport vehicles, or unnecessary or unreasonable equipment.
One prize awarded every other year.