RECOFTC & Wyss Academy for Nature Research Fund 2025

The RECOFTC & Wyss Academy for Nature Research Fund 2025 invites proposals from scholars conducting fieldwork on community forestry in Southeast Asia. The fund offers small grants to support researchers exploring innovative solutions that enhance ecosystem resilience and address local community needs in the Asia-Pacific region, with a preference for Lao PDR and Thailand. Grants cover direct field research costs and are targeted at researchers affiliated with Kasetsart University or enrolled as graduate students at the university.

Funding to cover direct field research costs up to USD 10,000; support from RECOFTC and Wyss Academy; potential emphasis on dissemination of findings to stakeholders.

Affiliated with Kasetsart University or enrolled in a graduate programme at the university in forestry, agriculture, environmental science or a related field focusing on community engagement and sustainable practices in Southeast Asia.

Submit a motivation letter, research plan (up to six pages), timeline, and detailed budget to the provided email by the deadline.