NatureNet Science Fellows Program 2018 for Post Doctoral Fellowship & Grant
Seeking Innovators for Nature & Development – The Nature Conservancy has invited applications from young scientists and engineers for NatureNet Science Fellows Program 2018. The 2018 call for applications features two post-doctoral opportunities
Also See : Scholarships 2019
Program Goals
The NatureNet Science Fellows and Research Grant program aims to bridge academic excellence and conservation practice to confront climate change, and to create a new generation of conservation leaders who combine the rigor of academic science with real-world application
Within this framework, the program goals are to:
Support innovative and impact-oriented research that help deliver TNC outcomes; Invest in the talent potential of a new generation of climate change leaders; Recruit scientists who bring a diversity of culture, experience, and ideas into conservation; and Provide partner universities and fellows with access to real-world conservation issue
Option 1: Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position
Eligibility & Award Terms:
Fellows identify and work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a senior scholar (or scholars) from one of the NatureNet partner universities to develop a research program. Eligible individuals will:
Not be employed as a post-doctoral student (at another university) at the start of this fellowship
Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November
Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected
The Conservancy expects post-doctoral appointments to start between May and September. Each Fellow will receive a non-negotiable annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years
In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $5,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000
Option 2: Post-Doctoral Research Grant
Eligibility & Award Terms:
Grantees and a university mentor from their host institution collaborate with a Nature Conservancy mentor to develop a research application. Eligible individuals will:
Hold a post-doctoral position at an accredited university or research institution at the time of application
Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November
Each grantee will receive a research stipend of $20,000, with the grant period expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal of the grant is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program
The Conservancy will distribute grant funds between May and September. Funds are awarded directly to the grantee’s institution and may be used by the grantee for such purposes as equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, trainee support, summer salary, or any other activity directly related to the grantees’ research
Application
Applications will be accepted from 08th September 2017 through 06th November 2017 at 11.59pm EST
Cover Letter (limited to 1 page). Applicants should describe their research experience and suitability for the program and illustrate how their previous experience strengthens their ability to develop and implement the proposed research
Research proposal (limited to 2 pages). The proposal should highlight the research question of interest, clearly articulate the research approach and methods, and outline the project’s scientific significance
Most importantly, within this context projects should demonstrate a clear potential for delivering results for The Nature Conservancy’s global priorities, identify the audience who will use the outputs of your work, and address the NatureNet programs themes of action-oriented research that focuses on climate change mitigation and/or adaptation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop their projects with their TNC and University mentors
Letters of support from your proposed TNC and University mentors. Mentors should speak to the importance of the project for TNC or their University, the feasibility of completing the proposed research within the 2-year time frame, and the role they will play in mentoring the applicant through the project
Research budget for Postdoctoral Research Grant Applications only
Important Dates
Accepted candidates will be notified by March 2018
Fellows will be expected to start when funds are available in September 2018
Last Date for Application: 06th November 2017
For further information, please contact the NatureNet Science Fellows Program at [email protected] or visit the websitehttps://naturenetsciencefellows.org/