The Skyrail Rainforest Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of funding to support research that enhances the protection and management of tropical rainforests through better understanding and sustainable practices.
Now in its 20th year, the unique research funding program has supported a vast array of rainforest focused projects and researchers in various disciplines. This support has enabled many students to complete or further their studies and, ultimately, has contributed to the collective knowledge accumulated on the subject of tropical rainforests.
Applications Now Open:
Eligible students can now apply to access research funding grants in 2025.
– For PhD and Post Doctoral students grants of up to $21,000 for a term of 3 years.
– For Honours, Graduate Diploma and Masters grants of up to $7,000 for a one-off term.Focus for 2025:
Each year the Public Fund Management Committee consider priority areas of research and encourages research in that focus area. For this round of funding, the Foundation would particularly encourage applications that address the following intent:
Research to help inform the protection and management of the Wet Tropics Rainforest in a changing world.
Projects that meet the focus and objectives of the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation for the current round of funding, and that demonstrate scientific rigour and innovative research while addressing gaps in or adding to current knowledge, will be viewed favourably.
Application Process:
To assist with the preparation of submissions, the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation document 2025 Student Guidelines is now available. To download a copy, please visit the Foundation website, skyrailfoundation.org/funding.
Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the Foundation’s Public Fund Management Committee comprising of experts in education, conservation, environmental management and business.
Individuals are invited to submit applications to be considered for this funding opportunity. The closing date for submissions is Wednesday 26th March 2025.
The Foundation encourages sharing of the 2025 funding announcement flyer, please download and display where relevant.
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