The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant supports individuals to undertake an initial field project in biology, ecology or conservation in India, intended to lead to a longer-term conservation science or implementation project. Grants fund projects of up to one year in duration and award financial support for project costs. Recipients may apply for follow-up funding if the pilot project demonstrates success and a need for further support. Selection is based on the project proposal and an online interview.

Financial support up to INR 300,000 per year for a one-year project; opportunity to apply for follow-up funding.

Applicants must be Indian citizens currently residing in India, born on or after 1 January 1996, hold a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate prior involvement and strong interest in field biology, ecology and conservation.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online.