Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment

Call for proposals

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment invites proposals from individuals for research projects under the focus area of Conservation Governance and Policy.

Grant details
The Small Grants Programme recognizes that there is a wealth of information and expertise at small scales that can be drawn upon for more effective conservation. Project proposals should address the focus area of Conservation Governance and Policy (analysis and monitoring of policies and institutions for their socio-economic and environmental impact.)

Project proposals for funding from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh, for a duration of 1 year, will be considered under the current call. Grants can be used for fieldwork, research writing, or internships with ATREE faculty. The selected applicant will be assigned an advisor for the research activity at ATREE, and can pursue independent research as per the proposal submitted to the committee.

Expected outputs

• progress report at the end of first six months
• complete written report in a given format towards the end of the year (for ATREE website)
• notable research or popular article based on the report

Individuals should be affiliated with an institution and may request use of ATREE facilities at one of its locations, if needed. Proposals must follow the prescribed format and be accompanied by resume and one reference letter. Download the prescribed format. Proposals should be sent preferably in electronic format to neelambari.phalkey(at)atree(dot)org, or addressed to Neelambari Phalkey, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Sriramapura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore-560064, Karnataka, India.

Decision of the selection committee will be final.

Deadline for submitting proposals: 12th January, 2010