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 |
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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/