[Mn-abs] Fw: National Geographic Society Offers Young Explorer Grants, for Ages 18-25

[Joe Orozco]

Subject: National Geographic Society Offers Young Explorer Grants, for Ages 
18-25


> Joe,
>
> Pass this along to the Student divisions, please, if
> you feel it worthy.  I was thinking it might help some
> who are looking into going abroad for studies, you
> know?  Or at least some summer fun/educational
> opportunities.
>
> Thanks,
> Everett
>
>
> National Geographic Society Offers Young Explorer
> Grants
>
> Deadline: Open
>
> The National Geographic Society's (
> http://nationalgeographic.com/ )
> Young Explorers Grants offer opportunities to
> individuals between
> the ages of 18 and 25 to pursue research, exploration,
> and conser-
> vation-related projects consistent with National
> Geographic's
> existing grant programs, including the Committee for
> Research and
> Exploration, the Expeditions Council, and the
> Conservation Trust.
>
> The Young Explorers Grants Program supports a variety
> of projects
> and an age-range of applicants generally not covered
> by other
> sources of funding. Applicants are not required to
> have advanced
> degrees. However, a record of prior experience in the
> fields of
> research, conservation, or exploration should be
> submitted as it
> pertains to the proposed project.
>
> Funding is not restricted to citizens of the United
> States, and
> foreign nationals are invited to apply. Researchers
> planning work
> in countries abroad should make great effort to
> include at least
> one local collaborator as part of their team.
>
> Young Explorers Grants vary in amount depending on the
> signifi-
> cance of the project, though most will range between
> $2,000 and
> $5,000 each. Because National Geographic Society funds
> often
> serve as complementary support, the program encourages
> applicants
> to seek additional funding from other sources.
>
> Visit the National Geographic Web site for complete
> program
> information and application procedures.
>
> RFP Link:
> http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007868/nationalgeographic
>
> For additional RFPs in Science/Technology, visit:
> http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_science.jhtml
>
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