Water scholarships from Global Waternet: Delta Waterfowl's Graduate Student Support

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Delta Waterfowl's Graduate Student Support

27 Apr 2016
Offered by: Delta Waterfowl
Scholarship funds: All studies
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Scholarship description

To support research dealing with any aspect of waterfowl or wetlands ecology, especially significant waterfowl or wetland conservation.

Delta will consider research proposals submitted by any student currently enrolled in a recognized graduate school program. Delta may occasionally consider proposals from individuals that have not yet been accepted into a graduate program provided that a letter accompanies these proposals from the student’s prospective supervisor indicating that acceptance into a formal graduate program is forthcoming. Delta has recently allocated more funding to post-doctoral and faculty research, but much of that work was work requested by Delta with formal or informal RFPs.

WHAT SORT OF STUDIES WILL DELTA SUPPORT?
Delta will consider research proposals addressing any aspect of the ecology or management of North American waterfowl and wetlands resources. The Delta Waterfowl Foundation is acutely concerned with the status of North American duck populations; hence, studies designed to address significant waterfowl or wetland conservation problems will be given highest priority. A new arena for Delta is socioeconomic and policy-related studies concerning conservation of waterfowl, prairie and wetland habitats, and waterfowl hunting. If in doubt about whether a research topic is appropriate for Delta funding, please consult first with Delta’s President and Scientific Director, Dr. Frank Rohwer (frohwer@deltawaterfowl.org).

HOW DO I APPLY?
Delta only has one funding window per year, with a November 30 deadline for proposals. To apply for research funding, you must submit a proposal. We encourage the use of the format shown below. Proposals may be reviewed by up to three external anonymous reviewers in addition to review by Delta’s staff.

Proposal Guidelines
• Do not exceed 10 double-spaced pages (excluding tables, figures, and literature cited).
• Proposals should demonstrate a command of the relevant literature, sound experimental design, adherence to appropriate animal care guidelines, and good scientific writing skills.
• Your proposal must include the following:

Cover Page: include your name, the degree you hope to obtain (M.S. or Ph. D.), your advisors name, your school and current contact information for yourself and your advisor(s) (mailing address, phone number, fax number and email address).

Abstract: 1-page description of proposed research, including brief description of issues addressed, hypotheses and objectives and methods.

Introduction: Should include a description of the problem, a review of relevant literature, and a list of the specific objectives or hypotheses.

More information (external link to the scholarship website)

Sources of text, links and images: Website of Delta Waterfowl

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