Research/ Project funding focusing on birds in Africa.
African Bird Conservation
The African Bird Club gives out a smaller number of Expedition Awards each year for larger, more ambitious projects. These usually involve the proponent travelling to a foreign country to undertake the project. Funding for these projects is often obtained from a number of sources. Up to £5000 per proposal may be awarded. Applications will be reviewed in October.
| Deadlines for receipt of applications | Decision dates |
| end October | February |
| end February | June |
| end June | October |
Any
Any
Individuals who are normally resident in an African country or to institutions based there are eligible to apply.
The expedition must take place within continental Africa or related islands and be conservation-based with a strong bird component. The expedition must also be associated with a bona fide academic institution, conservation NGO or recognised natural history or bird club, and be able to demonstrate prior approval from the government of the host country.
In addition:
• The expedition’s objectives should preferably be derived from any of the publications identifying international conservation priorities, such as the IUCN Red List and IBA inventories or directories.
• If an expedition originates from outside the ABC region, it must include substantial local participation from local NGOs such as BirdLife Partners, bird clubs, academic institutions, or relevant government agencies.
• Salaries of local counterparts can be supported but those of professional researchers or academics will not be.
For more info about the application: https://www.africanbirdclub.org/apply-for-an-award/