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International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants (SWEDEN) - General call
for applications

Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources. This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc.

Eligibility criteria
An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is:

·         a citizen of a developing country
·         a scientist with at least a Master's or equivalent degree/research experience
·         under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career (Exception:

Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible for IFS support up to the age of 45, provided they have completed their highest academic degree (MSc, MA, PhD or equivalent) in the previous 5 years)
·         attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country

Projects
To qualify for IFS funding, research projects must be:

·         related to the sustainable utilisation, conservation or management of the biological or water resource base
·         conducted in a developing country
·         of a high scientific standard
·         feasible
·         relevant for the country/region
Applications are accepted all year and are to be made on an IFS Application Form.

For more information, please go to:

·         Eligibility criteria (http://www.ifs.se/Programme/eligibility.asp)
·         How to apply (http://www.ifs.se/Forms/how_to_apply.asp)
·         Application forms ( http://www.ifs.se/Forms/list_of_all_forms.asp) Share