The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) provides financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in Africa.

Funded projects :

Eligible project will have a clear conservation value and be based in a country in sub-Saharan Africa. Preference will go to projects in relation with elephants.

Education projects will also be considered. Travel costs for presentation of the project at a conference, or participation to workshop/training program will also be considered.

Purchase of field equipment if they are essential in completing field work.

Eligibility :

The JRTF aims to provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with a clear conservation value.

This funding program is open to individuals or organizations for projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Fund accepts projects related to the conservation of mammals and especially (forest) elephants.

Applicants can be based anywhere in the world.

Deadlines : 30th April, 31th August and 31th December of each year.

Funding : 1,500 euro

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