The Holsworth Endowment invites applications for post-graduate student research support in ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies.

The Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment invites applications for post-graduate student research support in three general areas are especially encouraged:

1. Field work on Australian native plants and animals to gain understanding of ecological interactions, population dynamics, animal behaviour, and species distribution
2. Conservation biology and biodiversity studies relating to the management of protected areas and rare or threatened species in Australia
3. Wildlife management relating to sport hunting, harvesting, pest control, management of non-game animals, and effect of land management on native species.

Eligibility is limited to Universities in Australia. Grants are not available to individuals but are made only to organisations to which gifts are deductible under Section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)

General conditions

• Acceptance of funding from the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment – Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation will imply that research involving animal experimentation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. It must also pass the recognised Animal Ethics Committee of their institution. Permission from the appropriate land custodians must also be obtained.
• Acceptance of grant funds will also imply that permits will be obtained from the relevant government authorities if the research requires permission to work in National Parks or other protected areas, or to collect plant and animal specimens.
• Students are encouraged to attend and present papers or posters at scientific conferences.
• Acknowledgment of support from the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment  –  Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation and Ecological Society of Australia is expected in presentations and publications.
• A final report in the form of published papers or a copy of the thesis (hard copy or CD) is required. This forms the final acquittal

• Email: executiveofficer@ecolsoc.org.au