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European funding opportunities |
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| ETFRN | EC funding sources for forest research in the tropics, subtropics and Mediterranean |
| Alfa | Academic Co-operation between the European Union and Latin America |
| Science for Peace and Security Programme | The Science for Peace and Security Programme offers grants to scientists in NATO, Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countries to collaborate on priority research areas. |
| DG Research |
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| European Science Foundation (ESF) | Grants, calls and applications |
| EuropeAid | Environment and forests in developing countries Tenders, grants, programmes, projects Alßan: Programme of Scholarships for Latin Americans in the European Union Asia-Link Asia Pro Eco Programme |
| SYNTHESYS | 20 European natural history museums and botanic gardens were successful in securing a FPVI European-funded Integrated Infrastructure Initiative grant, called SYNTHESYS. It enables scientists based in European Member and Associated States to undertake short visits to utilize the collections, staff expertise and analytical facilities at one the partner institutions for the purposes of their research. |
National funding opportunities in Europe | |
| Austria | Research funding on the focal point site Austria |
| Belgium | x |
| Denmark | x |
| Finland | x |
| France | French development cooperation |
| Germany | Alexander von Humbolt Foundation Research funding on the focal point site Germany Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS) BMZ small grants |
| Greece | x |
| Ireland | x |
| Italy | x |
| Netherlands | Research funding by the focal point: Tropenbos Foundation |
| Norway | x |
| Portugal | x |
| Spain | x |
| Sweden | x |
| Switzerland | x |
| United Kingdom | UK Funding Opportunities by the focal point: the Tropical Forest Forum |
Latin American funding opportunities | |
| Alßan: Programme of Scholarships for Latin Americans in the European Union | |
| Alfa: Academic Co-operation between the European Union and Latin America | |
| FORMA: call for project proposals to the "Fondo de Apoyo a Proyectos MDL Forestales y de Bioenergia en el MDL". Project proposals in the reforestation/afforestation and bioenergy sectors are eligible for participation. Closing date 3 April 2006 | |
| Fundación Alejandro Ángel Escobar: Funding for undergraduate and graduate theses aimed at studying Colombia's biodiversity | |
| Interamerican Development Bank | |
| Programa LatinoAmericano de Doctorado en Desarrollo Sustentable, Universidad Bolivariana (UB), Chile | |
| Rainforest Alliance Kleinhans fellowship for research on NTFP | |
| Wetlands and Poverty Reduction (WPRP) Seed Funding Facility | |
North-American funding opportunities | |
| United States of America | |
| AAUW | American Association of University Women International Followships |
| Earth and Space Foundation | Grants for exploration and scientific research |
| Research Program at Earthwatch | Earthwatch Institute support program for research projects |
| The Explorers Club: Exploration Fund | Provides grants of up to $ 1,200 for graduate study involving scientific investigation and field research. Applicants need not be members of the club. |
| FinAid | A student guide on financial aid |
| Ford Foundation | |
| GrantsNet | Resource on funds for training in the sciences and undergraduate science education |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Supports field work in conservation in the Neotropics and in Africa and Asia through two major funds. The Neotropic Fund supports field research in conservation biology throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The zoo also supports field work in conservation biology in Africa and Asia through the Africa/Asia Fund. |
| Lindbergh Foundation |
Grants and awards for research and educational projects which will contribute to a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation. |
| MacArthur Foundation, USA | |
| Resources for the future (RFF) | fellowships and internships |
| START | The SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training offers several fellowship programmes see "announcements of opportunity" |
| Brandeis University | The Sustainable International Development Program (SID) is an interdisciplinary Master of Arts Degree for early to mid-career planners from around the world. |
| University of Michigan Society of Fellows | Postdoctoral Fellowships |
| US Agency for International Development (USAID) | |
| USDA forest service | A Guide to Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships in International Forestry and Natural Resources |
| Watson Institute for International Studies | Integrated Postgraduate Curriculum in Global Environment |
| Canada | |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre funding opportunities |
Australian or Pacific funding opportunities | |
| AFUWQ | Fellowship Fund of the Australian Federation of University Women - Queensland (AFUWQ): for women only - provides funds to study or do research in Australian Universities |
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For comments or questions please contact the ETFRN Coordination Unit at etfrn@etfrn.org |