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The 2024 JWO grant of $150,000 (USD) will be awarded to one successful applicant to support a research program of up to three years.
There will be an annual call for new applications (previously funded research will not be eligible), and the grant recipient will be announced at the Oppenheimer Research Conference.
To apply for the grant, please follow this link – https://jworesearchgrant.org Applications are open from the 2nd of April 2024 to the 3rd of May 2024.
The Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation team continue to build a first- class research entity which partners with national and international researchers to conduct cutting-edge research focused on the natural sciences ensuring practical and impactful outcomes.
They are committed to further developing, expanding, and promoting the growth of sustainable conservation programs and networks throughout the African continent.
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Grant) was established in 2019 to honour the legacy of the late. Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, a distinguished pioneer in African education and environmental science.
The JWO Research Grant has been instrumental in advancing vital research initiatives across the continent.
As it approaches almost a decade of existence, the JWO Grant aims to attract a greater number of early-career scientists to apply in 2024, offering them the opportunity to potentially receive a transformative award.
Over the past five years, early-career scholars and scientists specialising in various environmental disciplines such as biodiversity, microplastics, and disease vectors have eagerly sought this grant to explore innovative research topics aimed at addressing the unique challenges confronting Africa’s natural environment.
Dr. Duncan MacFadyen, the Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation Head, praises the JWO Research Grant for showcasing cutting-edge, innovative scientific research ideas and providing a platform to foster and support Africa’s brightest minds.
The grant also contributes African voices to global conversations on the environment and sustainability.
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