Funding for research

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE

If you are looking for funding for research then the International Foundation for Science (IFS) may be willing to support you.

The Foundation is based in Stockhom, Sweden. IFS is an NGO with membership of 92 scientific academies and research councils in 79 countries.

The purpose of IFS is to build scientific capacity by supporting developing country scientists of merit at the beginning of their research careers.

What does IFS do?

- IFS supports researchers enabling them to purchase equipment, supplies and literature. Grants of up to US$12,000 are available and are twice renewable.

- IFS can arrange purchase and delivery of equipment on behalf of those granted funds for research.

- IFS provides those granted funds with the opportunity to attend regional workshops and training courses.

- IFS awards supplementary travel funds to those granted funds for research.

Who can apply to IFS?

You must:

- be native to developing country.

- hold an academic degree (at least an MSc or equivalent).

- be currently employed at university or research institute in a developing country.

- be young (normally under 40) and at the beginning of your research career.

What are the research requirements?

The proposed research must be:

- conducted in developing country.

- relevant to the needs of developing country.

- on a specific project within the areas stated by IFS. These include: agroforestry; animal production; crop science; food science; natural products and rural technology.

- more research-orientated rather than transfer of technology. Projects with socio-economic aspects are also considered.

- IFS looks favourably upon proposals which take into account the management of natural resources and environmental care.

How to apply

If you fit the requirements given above then write to IFS for an application form.

IFS Secretariat, Grev Turegatan 19, SE-114 38 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: (+46) 8545 81801 E-mail info@ifs.se

IFS working languages are English and French, and enquiries are also welcome in Spanish