How much funding does Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant provide?

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant?

The deadline is March 15, 2027.

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant

Desert Tortoise Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Wildlife Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

March 15, 2027

171 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant

Funder: Desert Tortoise Council Inc with aid of anonymous donor

In Honor of: Linda Allison, former Desert Tortoise Monitoring Coordinator at the USFWS Desert Tortoise Recovery Office

Award Amount: $2,500

Overview:
A monetary award to help support research that draws heavily on statistical techniques to evaluate spatial and/or temporal tortoise population trends and/or threats to tortoise populations.

Geographic/Research Focus:

One or more desert regions in Critical Habitat Units designated for the Mojave desert tortoise

Preference for projects in the Ivanpah Valley in Nevada

Eligibility:

Applicants must be associated with a recognized institution (e.g., university, museum, government agency, non-governmental organization)

May be graduate students, post-doctoral students, or other researchers

Winner must agree to present results at a future Desert Tortoise Council Annual Symposium

Evaluation Criteria:

Potential of research to contribute to understanding or evaluation of population trends of Mojave desert tortoises

Significance and originality of research problem

Design of sampling and analysis

Preliminary data supporting feasibility

Likelihood of successful completion and publication

Contact: Email submission address provided on website (email hidden; JavaScript required)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Download the application from the website (Cover Form Application)
2. Provide all information requested on the application
3. Include research project description (maximum 1,200 words)
4. Submit completed application as PDF
5. Arrange for three letters of recommendation

Required Materials:

Completed application form

Applicant's CV

Cover form

Research project description (max 1,200 words)

Three letters of recommendation (one must be from research advisor, supervisor, or knowledgeable colleague)

Submission Format: PDF email submission

Recommenders: Instruct recommenders to submit letters directly to the Council at designated email as PDF documents

Deadline: March 15 (based on historical pattern; note previous deadline was March 15, 2025)

Notification: Award recipient notified by April 1 (based on historical pattern; note previous notification was April 1, 2025)

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