The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

The Grant supports individuals who would like to undertake an initial project that is expected to lead to a longer-term conservation science and/or implementation project in India. This initiative aims to provide seed money for projects that may have been viewed as unconventional in nature.

Important terms 

1. Where appropriate, applicants for a small grant are encouraged to consider and include the potential role that local communities can play in conservation.
2. Funding provided includes a stipend and project expenses (not exceeding INR 3 lakh per year). All projects are tenable post 1st August.

Duration and Value

1. The Grant will be available for an initial project of up to one year.
2. The Grant will award financial support of up to INR 300,00 per year. 
3. Recipients of the Grant may apply for follow-up funding. When doing so, they must demonstrate the success of the pilot project and show how subsequent funding is essential to bring out the conservation benefits of the project.

Eligibility Criteria 

1. The applicant must be an Indian citizen currently residing in India.
2. The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1995. 
3. The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree.
4. The applicant must demonstrate a deep interest in field biology, ecology and conservation through prior involvement in this field. They must also strongly justify how the opportunity will further conservation efforts in India.
5. The Foundation particularly seeks young applicants with bold and unconventional ideas for tackling conservation problems.

Application Instructions and Process 

Applicants for this opportunity must submit a duly filled application form by clicking on "Apply Now" on the Opportunity's page on the Foundation's website. 

Selection Procedure 

1.  All the applications will be screened by a committee of experts and shortlisted candidates will be informed.
2.  The candidates will be selected based on their project proposal and an online interview.

Other Details

1. The Grantees must submit a detailed interim report and a final report at the end of their term. All reports must contain an accounting of funds spent.
2. Grantees will retain all rights over information generated during the tenure of the opportunity. They must acknowledge support received from the Inlaks Foundation when and where they publish this work.