Wildlife Queensland is launching its 2010 Student Research Grants Program - available to students at Queensland Universities.

Eligible research projects are those which investigate methods of addressing or reversing the decline in native plant and animal species or their habitat, or other applied conservation outcomes in Queensland. These include biodiversity conservation, vegetation communities and regional ecosystems.

Five grants of $1000 each will be available in 2010.

Closing Date 30 April 2010

Conditions

• Applications are only open to honours or postgraduate students at Queensland universities. (A minimum of two successful applicants will be from universities outside the Brisbane statistical division).
• There are five grants of $1000 each. Each student may only apply once in each academic year.
• Expenses that will be considered include travel, equipment or other out-of pocket project expenses. Conference registration or expenses are not eligible for funding under this program.
• Funds to be expended within one academic year.
• Please ensure you discuss the project with your supervisor and advise them you are submitting an application. We may contact them to confirm that sufficient funds have been secured to complete the project, details about the project and its anticipated outcomes.
• A final report to be submitted at the conclusion of research project.
• Acknowledgement of Wildlife Queensland in papers and presentations.
• Short (popular) article submitted to Wildlife Queensland publications and/or website.
• Preference will be given to members of Wildlife Queensland.