David Given Research Scholarship - Applications Open
The David Given Threatened Plant Research Scholarship is now open for applications to fund research (maximum $5000) that assists the protection and recovery of New Zealand’s threatened plant species and threatened plant communities. Threatened species and communities can be either nationally or regionally threatened. Plant species include vascular plants, ferns and cryptograms as well as fungi.
Applications addressing each of the subject areas on the following scholarship application form should be emailed (preferred delivery option) to [Enable JavaScript to view protected content], or posted to the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network, PO Box 16 102, Wellington and marked “David Given Scholarship”. Applications close 30 September 2011.
Applicants must be New Zealand residents or citizens but the work could involve overseas researchers who collaborate with the principal researcher.
The NZPCN administers the David Given Threatened Plant Research Scholarship which is offered to applicants biennially. This award was named after the late David Given in recognition of his considerable influence on plant conservation in NZ and worldwide over his lifetime.
Posted: 22/06/2011