The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in Collaboration with the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) for the Chief S.L Edu Research PhD Grant for Nigerian Citizens in 2020.
The grant is for Nigerians who want to undertake research work in fields related to nature conservation and sustainable livelihood. The grant shall be to support a PhD programme. This year’s theme is “Human-Wildlife Conflict“.
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is the premier Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria. Established in 1980, the Foundation was registered in 1982 as a Charitable Trust under the Land (Perpetual Succession) Act of 1961 – a policy that was replaced by the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990. Founded by late Chief S. L. Edu, NCF has its patron as the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Worth of Award
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) will support the PhD grant.
Eligibility
To be considered eligible;
- Candidates must be Nigerian citizens.
- Candidates must have M.Sc. Degree or equivalent qualification in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences or Law (Environmental Law/Protection) but related to environmental resources management.
- Candidates must have secured admission into a Nigerian university towards a PhD degree in any of the fields stated in No. 2 above.
- 200-word justification, with relevance to natural and environmental resource management and biodiversity conservation.
- A 3,000-word justification proposal to be submitted should reflect the Title, Introduction/Statement of Problem, Objectives, Methodology and Expected Output, etc.
- Curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages detailing research and work experience),
- Scanned copy of admission letter.
How to Apply
To apply for the Research PhD Grant;
- Visit the website and fill in the online application form.
- A paper application will be considered. Applicants should not submit more than one proposal for consideration.
- Please be informed that all applications will be acknowledged while only successful candidates will be contacted by the Foundation.
Deadline: Application closes November 30, 2019.