Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) - Research Grant Programme 2023

Overview:

The Research Grant Programme financially supports academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Eligibility for the Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) - Research Grant Programme:

• Applicants must be nationals of developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Candidates should be researcher/scientist, who works full-time or is enrolled in a doctoral course, conducting research at a research institution or relevant organization in one of the target countries.
• Applicants should have sufficient experience and skills in conducting and managing the proposed research.
• Candidates must be able to communicate in English and not have another application to the NEF.

Target countries and regions:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevance and importance to nature conservation
• Originality and quality of proposed research
• Feasibility of the research design/plan and schedule
• Reasonableness of the budget
• Applicant’s past achievements/experience in related research
• Recommender’s statement on the applicant and application.