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Mahogany for the Future, Inc., Call for Proposals
Mahogany for the Future, Inc., is dedicated to
ensuring the future of the neo-tropical timber
species of the family Meliaceae. We are starting our
operations by sponsoring a small grants program, with
one award of $2000. The theme will be a research or
community project focused on successful regeneration
of mahogany (Swietenia spp.) or Spanish Cedar
(Cedrela spp.) in a country within the native range
of one of these species. This competition is open to
graduate students at US institutions, (US citizens or
otherwise). Projects should include a local
in-country partner (could be farmer, community group,
NGO, etc.) who will participate in the implementation
and assessment of the project. Projects based on
needs defined in conjunction with the local partner
are preferred.
Please submit a proposal in MSWord or rich text
(three pages maximum) on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with 1
inch margins on all sides, single spaced, and in 12
point Times New Roman or Arial font. The proposal
should include: 1) problem being addressed, 2)
methodology, 3) expected outcomes, 4) how project
success will be assessed, 5) budget and budget
justification. Include documentation of your current
status as a graduate student at a US institution, a
curriculum vitae (2 page maximum), and 2 references.
Include your contact information, and that of the
in-country partner.
Applications are due October 1, 2008. Applications
should be submitted by email to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
Awards will be announced on November 1, 2008.
Questions? Contact Sheila Ward – ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
For more information on Mahogany for the Future, see
www.mahoganyforthefuture.org .
Address: Mahogany for the Future, Inc.
PO Box 21072
San Juan, PR 00928-1072
Key words: tropical ecology, tropical forestry, plant
ecology
