Deadline: 31 May 2025
The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant supports individuals who would like to undertake an initial project that is expected to lead to a longer-term conservation science and/or implementation project in India.
This initiative aims to provide seed money for projects that may have been viewed as unconventional in nature.
Funding Information
- The Grant will award financial support of up to INR 300,00 per year.
- The Grant will be available for an initial project of up to one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen currently residing in India.
- The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1995.
- The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree.
- The applicant must demonstrate a deep interest in field biology, ecology and conservation through prior involvement in this field. They must also strongly justify how the opportunity will further conservation efforts in India.
- The Foundation particularly seeks young applicants with bold and unconventional ideas for tackling conservation problems.
Selection Criteria
- All the applications will be screened by a committee of experts and shortlisted applicants will be informed.
- The applicants will be selected based on their project proposal and an online interview.
Application Requirements
- The Grantees must submit a detailed interim report and a final report at the end of their term. All reports must contain an accounting of funds spent.
- Grantees will retain all rights over information generated during the tenure of the opportunity. They must acknowledge support received from the Inlaks Foundation when and where they publish this work.
For more information, visit The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation.
