Mellon Research Enhancement Awards in Tropical Biology
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The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the
Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) announce a second round
of competition for research enhancement awards. Awards,
supported by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, will support summer
salary and travel for up to three years. Applications are
invited from established investigators in all fields of
ecological and evolutionary biology to conduct comparative
research between STRI and OTS field sites in Panama and Costa
Rica. Successful applicants are expected to apply for (or to
have in place) other sources research support. Long-term
scientific interaction across these sites is the expected benefit
of this program.
Applications will be accepted until 31 Dec 96. Proposals
are limited to five pages of text. The text should outline the
significance of the scientific issue being addressed by the
research, briefly describe the proposed methods, emphasize the
importance of the cross-site comparison for this issue and
address the potential for long-term interaction across the sites.
Previous research performed by the PI at any of the sites should
also be highlighted. In addition, each proposal should include a
brief summary of the project (one paragraph), a budget, a budget
justification approved by the home institution of the PI, a
timetable, a full CV, a conflict of interest statement and an
indication of what other sources of funds are in place or will be
sought. Address inquiries to Education Office, Smithsonian, Apdo
2072, Balboa, Ancon, Panama or Unit 0948, APO AA 34002-0948, USA
(email STRI.TIVOLI.DEALBAG@IC.SI.EDU)
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