Sue Wells Research Grant

Sue Wells Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: High Country Audubon Society
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: June 02, 2025

Summary

The Sue Wells Research Grant, offered by the High Country Audubon Society, provides up to $500 to support university students conducting research on birds in North Carolina's High Country. This grant aims to foster conservation and education in bird studies, encouraging both undergraduate and graduate students to apply. Eligible projects should relate directly to ornithology or benefit bird habitats, while applicants must submit a detailed research proposal and budget to access funding.

Overview

Background High Country Audubon Society has established a grant of up to $500 in support of HCAS’s mission statement, which is to encourage beginning birders and experts alike in our five-county area to enjoy birds and bird-watching and to engage in conservation, education, and research for the benefit of the birds of western North Carolina. The purpose of the Sue Wells Research Grant is to provide university students with financial assistance for research concerning birds of the North Carolina High Country. The application requires a statement that describes how the research is related to birds of this area. Authorized Expenses: Travel to and from a research site.Supplies and equipment specific to the proposed project not generally available in an institutional research laboratory.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funds must be used in support of research or field work in ornithology or in an area of study that will directly benefit birds or bird habitat. The applicant should provide a written description of the proposed research, a time schedule, and a budget showing how HCAS funds will be spent. Only undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in degree-seeking programs may apply.Undergraduate students who are graduating seniors must plan to complete their research prior to graduation.

Ineligibility

Expenses Not Reimbursed:Travel to scientific meetings or symposia.Educational programs, tuition, room and board, textbooks, curriculum development.Purchase of supplies and equipment considered standard and normally available in an institutional research laboratory (i.e. common laboratory chemicals, Petri dishes, agar, pipettes, glassware, etc.).Salaries or stipends for applicants or assistants.Manuscript preparation and publication costs.Indirect costs or institutional administrative fees.