Grant application form

Notes for 3. Project summary

Project summary

Please describe your project in simple, non-technical language e.g. The team, working in conjunction with local fishermen, will aim to get fishing legislation revised. Through sampling both turtles caught and the stock available, the researchers will seek to provide a definitive list of regulations to guide future fishing practices such as minimum and maximum shell length and defined closed seasons. On an ongoing basis, the team will work to monitor the level of compliance with these new regulations (up to 100 words).

Notes for 4. Project details

Project methodology

Please describe your methodology in no more than 500 words.

Project timescale

Please include a timescale of activities highlighting milestones within the project where progress can be assessed in no more than 300 words.

Study site

Please describe the study site where the fieldwork will take place in no more than 200 words.

Outline how this project relates to other conservation work on this species

Outline how this project relates to other conservation work on this species, and how it addresses both worldwide and local conservation plans for this species. How will this project address the IUCN priorities for the species, both in general and in the specific area you are working in? (no more than 500 words).

What are the likely outcomes of your project?

What are the likely outcomes of your project and how will they contribute to the long-term conservation of this species? (no more than 500 words).

Describe your organisation

Describe the size and staff structure of your organisation, your governing body and your financial situation.
E.g. PTES is a registered charity consisting of 15 staff members, governed by a board of trustees, and supported by thousands of volunteers. Typically over 80% of our annual income is derived from public donations and legacies. We also receive a smaller amount of income from grants for specific projects.

Details of other personnel involved in the project

Include supervisors/ staff for whom you are requesting salaries or living and travel costs etc. (include names, emails and institutes & posts held.)

Previous applications

Please briefly list any previous applications to PTES and whether or not they were successful. If so, how much were you granted and when.

Risk assessment

Please detail any risks to your project (up to 200 words)

Other information

Please include any other information you feel may support your application (up to 200 words)

Referees

Please supply the names and addresses of two referees – one who can comment on the validity of the project and the other who can comment on your ability to undertake the work. The referee must not be a colleague or involved in the project. Please ask the referees to each send in a reference on one side of A4 only (references may be sent in separately but applications without references will not be considered).