Walter F. Coxe Research Grants

How to Apply

Application Requirements: Each application should be written in language aimed at scientifically literate members of the lay public and must include:

1. Project Information:
- Project title
- Applicant name and contact information (mailing address, phone, email)
- Name and contact information of institution through which work will be performed (mailing address, website)

2. Cover Letter: Brief cover letter with statement: "I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the Walter F. Coxe research grants, as given in the Instructions. I confirm that my supervisor and institution are aware of my application, and can receive an award (if made) without imposing any form of overhead costs or administrative fees."

3. Project Description (up to 1 page): Brief description of significance of project and its relevance to wildlife and/or conservation issues in Alabama

4. Detailed Project Description (2-3 pages): Concise description of project and methods, with illustrations if appropriate

5. Reference List (up to 1 page): Brief reference list citing relevant scientific literature

6. Budget: Detailed budget featuring itemized justification and list of any additional secured funding sources necessary for project completion
- Note for travel funding: If applying for car-based travel funds, must provide: estimate of miles to travel, source of estimate (e.g., Google Maps), and anticipated total fuel expenses. Calculate using formula: ATF = [(total estimated miles)/(miles per gallon)] * (AAA national gas average)

7. Applicant Qualifications (up to 1 page): Brief description of applicant's qualifications and research interests

8. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters required—one from student's academic advisor and another from someone independent of the proposed project

Submission:

Submit electronically as single PDF to lianne@alaudubon.org

In subject line include last name and "Coxe Proposal" (e.g., "Doe, Coxe Proposal")

All applicants receive acknowledgement of submission via email

Eligible Expenses:

Research and field supplies

Essential, but otherwise unavailable, minor equipment

Essential travel to visit field sites, including institutional and commercial car rentals

Durable equipment must remain with applicant's academic institution as property thereof and be made available for future research projects

Ineligible Expenses:

Salaries, stipends

Indirect costs (overhead or "facilities and administrative" expenses)

Publication expenses, thesis printing

Conference attendance

Personal items (clothing)

Basic field equipment (binoculars, cameras)

Reporting Requirements: All Walter F. Coxe Grant recipients must report results in writing to Alabama Audubon within 2 years of award:

Written in clear language aimed at scientifically literate lay public

2-3 pages in length

Include essential references

Include 1-2 tables or figures as appropriate

Submit in Word or PDF format to lianne@alaudubon.org

If publications result, recipients strongly encouraged to send bibliographic references and reprints/PDFs to Alabama Audubon

All publications/presentations must acknowledge Alabama Audubon and Walter F. Coxe Research Fund by name

Recipients agree, if asked and if schedules allow, to present findings at Alabama Audubon-sponsored meeting with modest travel expenses covered by Alabama Audubon

If moving during project or before submitting reports, notify staff with updated contact information