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Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant

DESERT TORTOISE COUNCIL INC

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

March 15, 2027

341 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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