International Society of Primatologists
Conservation Grant Application
Please complete the application in the space provided. The entire application must be in one document
and not exceed 8 pages. No additional attachments are allowed. Font should be no less than 12pt.
NOTE: Violation of these instructions may result in the rejection of your application. Label the file with
YOUR name (e.g., “IPS2016 NAME.doc”). This step is very important. Please follow the direction!
Please direct any questions to IPS Vice President for Conservation, Janette Wallis
(wallis@primateconservation.info).
Application Due: March 1st, 2016
Name
Last:
First:
Middle Initial:
Project
Title of Proposed Project:
Contact Information
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Fax (optional):
Primate Species & IUCN Status: (List all) ________________________
_________________________________________________________
Please check all keywords that apply to aspects of your project:
Location of project:
____ Africa & Madagascar
Focus:
___Bushmeat/Wildlife Trade
___Human-Wildlife Conflict
___Advocacy/Awareness
___Conservation Education*
___Rescue/Rehab/Sanctuary*
___Biotic Survey/Census
___Disaster/Emergency Response
___Ecology
___Corridor Development
___Habitat Creation/Protection
___Protected Area Creation
___Ecosystem Health
___Habitat Fragmentation
___Demographic study
____ Asia
____ Central/South America
___Community Participation
___Sustainable Development
___Capacity Building/Training
___Reintroduction/Translocation
___Behavior/Ethology
___Genetics
___Disease/Health
___Population Management
___Habitat Assessment
___Anti-Poaching/Patrolling
___Protected Area Management
___Resource Use
___Climate Change
___Other: __________________________
* Note: If your project is primarily about Education, Basic Research, or
Captive Care, you should submit proposals to the appropriate IPS
Committee.
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Provide a 200 word (maximum) summary of your proposal:
1. Describe the purpose of this grant request and how it relates to primate
conservation. (1/2 page maximum)
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2. What methods will be used to implement the project? Please provide
specific details.
3. What methods will be used to evaluate the success of your project?
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4. Describe the potential for enhanced primate conservation as a result of
this project. (NOTE: This is a very important part of the application.)
5. Provide a timeline for this project.
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6. Budget – Please provide detailed information for all expenditures not to exceed
$1500.00. Do you have additional funds for this project and/or are you waiting to
hear about another funding source? If so, please list funding sources and amounts
(and whether the money is already awarded or pending). PLEASE INCLUDE
JUSTIFICATION FOR EACH ITEM FOR WHICH YOU SEEK IPS FUNDING.
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7. References – List any literature cited in your application.
8. Referees – List the name, affiliation, and email address of at least two people who
can provide a reference for you. You do NOT need to ask for a letter from these
individuals; the IPS Conservation Committee will contact them only if needed. If you
are a student, please include your supervisor as one of these referees.
9. Permits and/or Approvals – There may be permits or approvals needed for your
project – depending on your specific plans, your institution’s requirements, or the
regulations specified by the location of the project. To the best of your ability, please
indicate whether you have the required permission to carry out the planned project, by
placing an “X” in the correct column.
Permission
Permission to work with animals (if applicable)
(e.g., IACUC approval or the equivalent of any
requirements set within your university or
organization).
Permission to work with humans (if applicable)
(e.g., IRB approval or the equivalent of any
requirements set within your university or
organization).
Permission to work within the park, reserve, and/or
country where the project is planned (e.g.,
Research Permit or Work Permit).
Obtained
Pending
Not Needed
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(Optional Section)
Conservation through Community Involvement (CCI)
If you plan to include community conservation in your program you may be eligible for
an additional award of $500 to support these initiatives. Please describe your
Community Conservation Initiative (CCI) component below, addressing how these
funds will be used and how this will impact conservation in your region. For more
information on CCI and suggested CCI practices, please see the Guidelines for
Conservation through Community Involvement posted in the publications section of
the IPS website. (Do NOT exceed the space provided here. If you are not applying for
CCI funds, write “Not Applicable.”)
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Principal Investigator’s Curriculum Vitae
Please include a brief (one
page) CV of the Principal Investigator. Main highlights are sufficient.
Send application to: Janette Wallis (wallis@primateconservation.info).