Biosphere Reserves Young Scientists Awards now open
Since 1989 UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme (MAB) has been providing 10 young researchers each year with awards of up to US$5,000 in support of their research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity.
Through the MAB Young Scientists Awards, MAB is investing in a new generation of scientists worldwide because well-trained and committed young people are key to addressing ecological and sustainability issues.
Eligibility criteria include:
- Priority is given to interdisciplinary projects carried out in biosphere reserves designated under MAB or potential biosphere reserves
- Research supported by an award should be completed within 2 years
- Applicants must be no older than 40 years of age as of 15 Feb 2012
- Please note that priority is given to applications from developing countries
For full eligibility, terms and conditions and to apply, click here.
All UK-based applicants must be endorsed by the UK MAB National Committee. For further information, please contact Ian White on iwhite [at] unesco.org.uk.
The deadline for the 2012 MAB Young Scientists Awards applications is 15 February 2012, though applications must be submitted to the UK MAB Committee for consideration before this deadline.
Written: 03/01/2012 , last modified: 03/01/2012
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