The disconnect between science and society is stark, often with severe consequences, especially when the science  addresses conservation related questions. Scientists rarely have an opportunity to see their science turn into application. The NCBS Conservation Initiative is a small grant instituted to provide a means for researchers to create conservation programs for society, emanating as a consequence of their research or their passion to fuel change in any part of India. Intended to facilitate knowledge generation and on-ground interventions, this grant is open to current students (Master's and PhD) as well as research fellows with NCBS.

 

This grant aims to cover the basic needs of a scientist-turned-manager, including the generation of materials for creating awareness about an issue, the development of welfare schemes or interpretation centres for locals and facilitating the exchange of knowledge by inviting forest managers, locals or any other party to NCBS in order for them to learn scientific techniques. The grants will be announced three times a year, in November, July and March with upto five students receiving approximately Rs 20,000 to carry out their conservation initiatives.

 

 

 

For further details please contact ajith@ncbs.res.in or wildwildmasters@gmail.com