Bush Blitz Capacity-Building Grants
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-13 BUSH BLITZ CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANTS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Under Bush Blitz Capacity-Building Grants, PhD. Research Supplements of $10,000 are available to PhD students to provide additional research support for a project requiring taxonomy or systematics that can be linked to Bush Blitz. PhD Research Supplement recipients will have the opportunity to participate in one Bush Blitz survey, with all logistical support provided, and may work with volunteers.
All Capacity-Building Grants awarded will be of one year duration. Applicants must have at least one year remaining on their existing PhD. projects.
Bush Blitz Capacity-Building Grants do not have a cash co-funding requirement. That is, applicants do not need to obtain a commitment of cash co-funding for their application to be considered.
Application Form and Guidelines:
No applications are being accepted at this time.
Assessment Criteria and Process:
All applications will be assessed by the independent ABRS Advisory Committee, with input from Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) staff and external assessors where required.
Selection Criteria used by the Advisory Committee are:
| Criteria | Status |
|---|---|
| Application completed correctly | Yes/No |
| Host institution able to provide required support | Yes/No |
| Value for money (e.g. justified expenses, substantial work output) | Yes/No |
| Relevance of the project to the specific objectives of Bush Blitz | 10% |
| Relevance of the project to ABRS Priority Areas for Research Grants | 10% |
| Feasibility of the project or potential merit of the proposed product | 40% |
| Ability to carry out the project | 40% |
Reporting
The Bush Blitz grant funding agreement sets out the reporting requirements and timeframes associated with the project for which funding has been provided.
All funding recipients must report on the progress of their project to the Australian Biological Resource Study (ABRS) in accordance with the funding agreement's requirements. Failure to meet these requirements may result in cancellation of the contract and future funding.
Progress Report Template:
Final Report Template:
Financial Acquittal Template:
For further information regarding the Bush Blitz Capacity-Building Grants Scheme, please contact:
ABRS Grants Officer
Email: abrs.grants@environment.gov.au