Its purpose is to provide a professional development and training opportunity for Indonesians working in scientific research, conservation and natural resource management. Past recipients have included research workers and conservationists from NGOs such as Conservation International, Alami Foundation, the Indonesian Coral Reef Foundation and Kutai National Park. Each year 4-5 fellowships are offered. The fellowships cover all costs including travel to and from the research site, exit visas, all field costs.
Applications are now available.
Closing date for applications is 15 January 2001. For information about the Fellowship Program and to obtain an application form contact Sera Blair . Funded through the Rio Tinto Global partnership.