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THE SHRIKANT JOSHI SHOLA FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Shrikant Joshi was brought up in Almora, India. He obtained a Masters degree from Delhi University in Entomology and went on to support the work of a large number of organisations in the areas of development and environment. A close associate of Keystone Foundation since its inception in 1993, he worked with them on several projects and capacity building activities. His vast experience provided great inspiration. He was a fare resource person in this field, a great colleague, and a friend in many of our personal and professional journeys. Shrikant Joshi died from cancer in May 2006, at the age of 53.

Shrikant Joshi expressed his wish to use his lifetime experiences, ideas, principles and resources including his savings, to support initiatives of individuals and small organizations, unique and innovative in nature, working towards promoting the alternative way of life, that he stood for and followed. Toward this, an Endowment Fund is being established. The Fund will be administered through Keystone Foundation.

Applications will be invited annually, and three types of initiatives will besupported:

1. Proposals from students - school, college or post-graduate levels - to carry out studies or action research or campaign on an original idea.

2. Proposals from small organisations or a group of individuals who are starting new work on or to promote the above values.

3. Proposals from individuals or organisations who wish to communicate by written or audio-visual means about the viability and benefits of alternative views of life.

Applications should be sent by post or e-mail to the following address:

E-mail: kt@keystone-foundation.org

WWF ANNOUNCES THE KATHRYN FULLER SCIENCE FOR NATUREFELLOWSHIPS

Research proposals must be of importance to global biodiversity conservation and relevant to WWF's mission and programme. Application deadline 15 November 2006. See www.worldwildlife.org/fellowships

PROJECT PROVISION

FAO. the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000 from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through a Government Ministry. See www.fao.org

Remember to tell B/D the outcome of your application.

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and lreland. 20 for 12 issues.

Credit cards accepted.

For free sample copy contact secretary@bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. Contact www.uludagaricilik.org

BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD

The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP UK, for your new ar second-hand books. Telephone +44 (0)1432 840529 or

www.honeyshop.co.uk

IFS ASSISTANCE

International Foundation for Science (IFS) received over 700 applications for grants during the 2nd half of 2005 and was able to fund 140 of these. A new period is now open and calls for applications for Research Grants from young scientists in developing countries. Details of eligibility criteria, areas of scientific research covered and forms are available at www. ifs.se

IDB

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a project to support rural development in Guatemala and boost the incomes of rural

households, particularly in indigenous communities. Visit www.iadb.org

IDBAmérica invites university students in Latin America and the Caribbean to submit an original article for the 2006 Scholarship

Competition. See www.iadb.org/idbamerica

PROJECT PLANNERS

Remember to include an allowance for publications and BfDJ subscriptions in your proposal budget. We can help with expert advice and supply you with an appropriate beekeeping library. Do not forget to include in your proposal, participation costs for you to attend beekeeping meetings.