Overview Principal Office: USA Key Words: conservation, field projects, research, education, volunteers Website: (International/USA) Link The Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in field studies and education to conserve the diversity and integrity of life on earth. Earthwatch places conservation volunteers from around the world in suitable expeditions and research projects, many of which are in developing countries. Earthwatch is administratively organized by world regions. All regions share broad objectives, but the regions vary in details of the programs they offer, and in their grant support for them. Earthwatch in the USA is the international coordinating office. Other Earthwatch teams are based in the UK (for Europe), Japan, and Australia.
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources 1 -- Leaders of Research Projects. Earthwatch makes grants to leaders (i.e., principal investigators) of field projects that fall within its four themes: ecosystem services; climate change; oceans; and cultural heritage. The projects rely on Earthwatch volunteers for data collection, monitoring, and other research-related tasks. Grants to project leaders include travel, accommodation, equipment, and staff support. The amount of the grant is related to the number of volunteers it employs. – Link APPLICATION: Earthwatch posts requests for research proposals. It invites applications from research leaders of any nationality who meet eligibility criteria related to education and experience. Applicants submit concept notes to Earthwatch according to calendar deadlines, after which Earthwatch invites full proposals from a subset of the applicants. -- Link 2 -- Teachers and Students. In some countries, teachers and students may be eligible for fellowship support on Earthwatch expeditions. APPLICATION: Some Earthwatch programs offer opportunities for school teachers and students to participate in educational expeditions. Earthwatch provides application guidelines, forms, and deadlines for the opportunities that are open. – Link 3 -- Capacity Building of Young Conservationists in Developing Countries. Young conservationists in developing countries are placed in Earthwatch projects to gain experience. Most of the participants are affiliated with local conservation organizations or educational institutions. APPLICATION: Young conservation professionals in developing countries can apply to Earthwatch for participation (skills development) in its field projects. Information is available through Earthwatch Europe. Note: The program is inactive at the time of this update.-- Link Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Worldwide Comments Earthwatch defines itself as among the world’s largest private supporters of scientific field expeditions. It currently supports about 60 field research projects in 40 countries. Since 1971, Earthwatch has placed 93 thousand volunteers in conservation projects. Earthwatch posts a calendar of its expeditions by thematic areas, geographical regions, and participation categories.-- Link Last Profile Review January 2012 © Copyright protected. All rights reserved. Return to Foundations, Corporations, and Civil Society |
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