Conservation Action Research Network (CARN) invites applications for Congo Basin Grant Program. Students from Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Uganda are eligible to apply for this programme.

The Congo Basin Grant Program (CBGP) has been established to provide competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.

CARN seeks to advance evidence-based conservation efforts that conserve biodiversity and ecosystem health, protect threatened wildlife species and habitats, and promote environmental sustainability.


Scholarship Provider: Conservation Action Research Network (CARN)

Study Major(s): Grants are awarded in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.

Course Level: Grants are available to pursue research programme.

Scholarship can be taken at: Congo Basin

Scholarship for International Students: Students from Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Uganda are eligible to apply for this programme.

Basic Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
-Resident of one of the following countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and Uganda.
-35 years of age or younger
-Enrolled in a graduate program or hold a professional position.

Scholarship Cover: Research grants of up to $5,000 USD value are awarded to African graduate students.

College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must enroll in a graduate program or hold a professional position.

Supporting Material: In addition to the application for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following documents:-
-Contact Information
-Description of Proposed Project
-Budget (not to exceed $5,000 USD)
-Curriculum Vitae and Two Letters of Reference.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form (http://www.conservationactionresearch.net/apply.php)

Closing Date: Application deadline is May 1, 2016.

Apply now:
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