NEF Publication Programme Grant

The NEF Publication Grant Programme provides support for scientific publications that stem from original research aimed at enhancing nature conservation knowledge in developing countries within the Asia-Pacific region. Eligible applicants are nationals of these countries who are full-time researchers. The grant covers printing and distribution costs and is focused on publications that contribute to public understanding and conservation efforts, with a requirement for timely publication.

The NEF Publication Programme supports scientific publications which are derived from applicant’s own research work and will expand knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Eligibility

An applicant must:be a national of developing country in the Asia-Pacific region be a researcher/scientist working full-time and conducting research at a research institution or relevant organisation in one of the countries listed on 3be the sole author or the first author of the proposed publication if it has multiple authors;have the ability to communicate in English;have no other applications submitted to the NEF at the time of application submission; ANDhave no other ongoing projects funded by the NEF at the time of application submission.If the proposed publication is prepared by two or more authors, the applicant’s co-author(s) must:be a researcher/scientist working full-time and conducting research at a research institution or relevant organisation;have no other applications submitted to the NEF at the time of application submission; AND have no other ongoing projects funded by the NEF at the time of application submission.A proposed research project must:be on the topic of NATURE CONSERVATION (e.g., natural environment, its conservation and sustainable use, or other topics related to living organisms) of the country in the Asia-Pacific regionbe printed as a book material;be derived from the applicant/co-author(s)’s own research work on a particular topic in nature conservation;be expected to deepen and expand knowledge of the natural environment and its conservation among the general public, local communities, and/or academic communities;be written in English or both in English and the applicant’s national language;have no copyright issues; ANDbe published within one year as scheduled.Eligible expensesThe programme only supports printing costs, including design and layout, and distribution costs inside the applicant’s country.Target countreis and regions
The target countries in the Asia-Pacific region include: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.