National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) Call for Proposal: Students Research Grant Support Programme 2020
NTNC’s annual Student Research Grant Support Programme invites students in the final year towards pursuing their degree in natural resource management, forestry, environmental science, botany, zoology, and other related fields to apply for a research grant to conduct their academic research as required by their academic programme. The research proposals will be on the topics assigned below. The number of awards will be 6 B.Sc. and 12 M.Sc. students. The grant amount will be a maximum NRs. 40,000 for BSc and NRs. 50,000 for MSc level research before tax deduction as per the Government rules. Applicants must be a Nepali citizen studying in institutions in Nepal.
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Research topics |
No. of Grants |
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Dietary habits of wild carnivores outside Protected Area in Nawalpur, Parasi, Rupandehi and Kapilbastu district, Nepal |
1 |
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Rhino health and ecology study in Chitwan National Park |
1 |
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Habitat dynamics in Chitwan-Parsa complex |
1 |
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Focal species ecological research (pangolin, gharial, leopard, dhole) in Chitwan-Parsa complex |
1 |
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Ecological study on least studied taxa in Chitwan-Parsa complex |
1 |
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GESI in natural resource management in Chitwan-Parsa complex |
1 |
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Human-wildlife conflict study focusing on Himalayan Black Bear, Gaurishankar Conservation Area |
1 |
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Economic contribution of cottage industry (Green Industry) in livelihood of local communities, Gaurishankar Conservation Area |
1 |
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Visitor satisfaction, quality tourism services, carrying capacity in relation to available natural/forest resources, Gaurishankar Conservation Area |
1 |
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Distribution of economically important medicinal/aromatic plants including mushrooms found in high elevation (>2000 masl), Gaurishankar Conservation Area |
1 |
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Anthropogenic impact on fish diversity in Shuklaphanta National Park and its buffer zone |
1 |
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Status of small mammals in Shuklaphanta National Park |
1 |
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Effectiveness of artificial waterholes for the tiger and its prey base in Bardia National Park |
1 |
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Impacts of invasive plant species on native biodiversity of Bardia National Park |
1 |
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Economic loss from livestock depredation by wild carnivores in Manang, Annapurna Conservation Area |
1 |
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Threats to wildlife in Annapurna Conservation Area: Assessing spatial pattern and temporal trend of illegal cases |
1 |
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Effect of climate change on rangeland biodiversity in Upper Mustang, Annapurna Conservation Area |
1 |
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Contribution of tourism in the local economy in Annapurna Conservation Area |
1 |
Application Requirements
- Cover letter (1 page with research title, proposed supervisor, institution, amount requested, statement of interest)
- Letter of recommendation from the supervisor and head of the campus department
- A research proposal not exceeding 6 pages (proposal format and guideline is available at www.ntnc.org.np)
- A recent CV (2 pages max)
The application should be submitted either at the address or the email provided below no later than March 16, 2020 (Chaitra 3, 2076).
National Trust for Nature Conservation
Khumaltar, Lalitpur
Postal Address: P.O.Box 3712, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 01-5526571, 5526573
Fax: 01-5526570
Email: [email protected]
