Introduction: The Oriental Bird Club is offering research awards aimed at nurturing young scientists from Southeast and South Asia who are dedicated to developing their careers in conservation science with a focus on shorebirds. The selected grantee will be awarded up to £2,000 for a one-year research project focused on shorebirds.

Research Focus: Shorebirds, especially research which supports conservation of shorebirds and their habitats. Research which may lead to clear outcomes to support the conservation of globally threatened migratory shorebirds will be prioritized. Proposals do not need to target a species but can be focused on a site, habitat type or a group of shorebird species. While proposals on the biology and ecology of shorebirds are expected, we also encourage proposals on social research (e.g. surveys with local people on hunting).

Eligibility: Young scientists aged less than 30 years old on 31 August 2022 from Southeast and South Asia (see list of countries below), where the research should take place. Applications may be for projects that are part of on-going studies, a conservation project, or stand-alone studies or research. When applying, please indicate the names and institutions of supervisors and their related backgrounds in the application form. Applicants will be expected to have the necessary permits to carry out their projects.

Award Limit: £ 2,000

Deadline for application: Friday 8th July 2022

Starting date for projects: It is expected that projects could begin in September if necessary.

Countries eligible:

Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, The Philippines, Indonesia and Timor Leste

South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan

Download the application form here: https://www.orientalbirdclub.org/s/OBCGrantApplication.docx

Submit to: conservation@orientalbirdclub.org with “Shorebird Research Award” in the Subject field.