Call for Applications: Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant

They especially encourage projects that bring attention to poorly known species, systems, or questions, and those that include a conservation and/or community engagement component. Priority will be given to proposals from Latin American and/or Caribbean nationals or residents with limited access to other funding. Applications that do not focus on raptors in Latin America or the Caribbean will not be considered.

Funding Information

• Amount: up to $4,000 plus waived page charges.

Application Requirements

• Applications should be submitted in English. Although translation or editorial assistance may be available (depending on the applicant’s native language) to applicants whose first language is not English, the review of applications will be evaluated based on their scientific merit and not grammar or syntax.
• A cover letter highlighting the motivations, objectives, and expected outcomes of the study
• The applicant’s CV
• A proposal of no more than five pages, including:
  • Background and justification (need)
  • Study objectives and methods
  • A budget detailing how funds will be spent
  • A list of other funding sources, both requested and received.
  • Expected results
  • Literature cited (maximum one page)
• A photograph of the applicant, preferably in the field, to be used when awards are announced.

For more information, visit Raptor Research Foundation.