BACKGROUND INFORMATION
 The CTEP Small Grant is for up to 4000 SGD.
 Applications are accepted from individuals or small groups of researchers between the ages of 18 – 35.  
 The CTEP Small Grant supports small-scale or pilot projects in local nature/biodiversity and conservation.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GRANT
 -Projects should focus on local nature/biodiversity research and conservation in Singapore.
 -Projects need to have a strong emphasis on fieldwork with clear conservation benefits.
 -The grant will need to cover a significant part of the overall fieldwork costs.
 -The grant must make up a significant part of the total budget.
 -The project should span a minimum of 6 months’ duration although each application is assessed on its own merit      and the project length might be flexible.  
 -The study might be part of a diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate study. It might also be an NGO or community project.
 -The impact of the project must be pragmatic, measurable and long-lasting.
 -A judging panel will scrutinise how any application sits within the general criteria.
 -The decision of the judging panel is final.
 -CTEP would like to be acknowledged in any publication/s related to the research/field study.

Applications close 22 September, 2017.
Applicants will be informed of the result of their application by 13 October, 2017.
The grant award will be presented on 22 October, 2017, at an award ceremony.

For further enquiries, please email CTEP at the following address: ctepgrants@gmail.com