Center for Tropical Forest Science Grants Program

Typical application deadline: 
April
Contact Name: 
Sara Lischynsky
Page last updated: 
01/28/2011
Application Deadline: 
April 1, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
slischynsky@fas.harvard.edu
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

The CTFS Grants Program is open to all researchers, from graduate students to senior scientists. In some cases, advanced undergraduates will also be considered. Preference will be given to scientists in the countries with CTFS sites and to all graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply.

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Grant information
Application information
Funding source home page: 
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Center for Tropical Forest Science
Keywords: 
Africa
Asia
Conservation Biology
Ecological studies
Endangered Species
Forest/Forestry/Trees
International
International students
Latin America
Plants
Research/field research
Science/technology
Social sciences
Southeast Asia
Amount: 
$3,000-$30,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS) Grants Program provides opportunities for senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to use existing CTFS plots to conduct research with scientists affiliated with them. Social scientists and natural scientists are encouraged to apply.

Anyone working directly in a CTFS plot, analyzing plot data, identifying plants or animals in a plot, or generating complementary data that strengthens CTFS programs is eligible to apply. Projects can be field-oriented, herbarium- or laboratory-based, or analytical. Research projects can be either basic or applied in nature. Social scientists and natural scientists are encouraged to apply.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

The CTFS Grants Program will make awards for projects three months to three years in length.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Grant proposals should include:

  • Cover Sheet. Cover sheet should include project title, name/contact information/nationality of principal investigator(s), duration of project, status of PI(s) and study site.
  • Research Proposal (1500 words max). Proposal should include introduction, description of research project with clearly stated hypotheses, significance of research, detailed methods, anticipated outcomes, and a bibliography/references.
  • List of collaborators. For graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, an advisor is also necessary. Host-country collaborators are strongly recommended. Applicants are encouraged to contact plot directors before submitting a proposal.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Three proposed referees (nor current collaborators or advisors).
  • Detailed Budget and timeline.
Fund Usage: 
Research, travel, equipment, publishing
Funding Restrictions: 

Funding is restricted to expenses directly related to field research, laboratory research, and data analysis. Funds are not available for salary and/or fringe benefits of applicant, tuition, nonproject personnel, or travel to meetings. In addition, the grants program will NOT support indirect costs for institutional support.