Hi everybody -
The notice below for your information and opportunity.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Birds Australia is pleased to announce that applications for the 2002
Stuart Leslie Bird Research Award are now open. Established in 1997, this
national Award funds the research work of postgraduate students in
Australia, enabling them to participate in essential fieldwork and attend
scientific conferences.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications unrelated to native Australian birds are not eligible.
Applications for the following work are encouraged:
Research:
- field work on the behaviour and ecology of native Australian birds
- conservation biology of threatened native Australian birds and management
of their habitats
Preference is given to supporting researchers at an early stage of their
research program.
Conference:
- attendance at ornithological conferences within Australia by postgraduate
students to deliver an oral presentation or contribute a paper or poster
GRANT VALUE
Typically, grants of $500 to $3000 will be awarded for research and up to
$500 for conferences. Grants for research projects will be renewable for
2-3 years, provided satisfactory progress is made and reports are submitted
on time.
Grants are awarded on the strict understanding that funds will be exempt
from university, college or other institutional or organisational
administration charges.
KEY DATES
Applications close 29 March 2002. Awards will be announced in late June.
HOW TO APPLY
Application requirements are subject to change each year and applications
must be received on the 2002 application form. Application forms are
available online at: www.birdsaustralia.com.au/leslie
For further information, please contact Kerry Spencer at Birds Australia's
national office, 415 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East, VIC, 3123, Ph (03) 9882
2622, Fax (03) 9882 2677, e-mail:
Email and fax applications will not be accepted.
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Hugo Phillipps
Communications Coordinator
Birds Australia
415 Riversdale Road
HAWTHORN EAST 3123, Australia
Tel: (03) 9882 2622, fax: (03) 9882 2677
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Web site: <http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au>
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