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This page contains various advertisements for studentships and grants that might be of interest to PSGB members and others.

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Courses

Note: further information on courses can be found in the Student Information Section.

MSc in Primate Conservation, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).

Starting date: September

Course details are available from the Oxford Brooks website at:

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/courses/postgraduate/2007/pc

Masters (MRes) programme in Primatology

Masters (MRes) programme in Primatology at the Roehampton University. This Masters of Research degree programme will give you a unique opportunity to study primate biology in depth and will provide you with the skills needed to carry out research in primatology.

This course is designed to teach graduate students how to carry our original research, and to put their findings into a theoretical context. This is preparation for more advanced research (e.g. a PhD) and for consultancy work. The programme will combine theoretical investigation with laboratory and fieldwork on a range of topics, including practical investigations in zoos and local habitats and the interpretation of skeletal material. After the first semester the emphasis will be on independent study, with all students carrying out an in-depth piece of original research. This may be carried out using museum collections, the University laboratories (e.g. for nutritional or hormonal analyses), on animals in captive collections (the University does not hold captive animals) or on wild animals. Students will be offered a range of projects by University staff, who have well established links with a number of institutions and field sites, but may also use their own contacts to find appropriate projects. All MRes students will produce a dissertation and a written paper in a form suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

See details at http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/pg/primatology/index.html. For a postgraduate prospectus and to apply contact: Enquiries Office: Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk (Tel: +44(0)20 8392 3232)

For further information contact: Dr Caroline Ross: Email: c.ross@roehampton.ac.uk

MSc Primate Biology and Conservation

MSc Primate Biology and Conservation Roehampton University, London will give you a unique opportunity to study primate biology and its application to conservation issues in primatology. The programme will combine theoretical investigation with laboratory and fieldwork on a range of topics. It is designed to equip students from biological and/or environmental backgrounds with the intellectual and practical skills required for advanced research in conservation (e.g. a PhD) and for consultancy work.

You will carry out behavioural investigations on captive and semi-free ranging animals in zoos and monkey parks, learn how to interpret and use GIS data and carry out analyses in our hormone laboratory. You will study conservation and ecology in depth- looking at both general conservation questions (e.g. the impact of climate change) and specific issues related to primates (e.g. the bushmeat trade). All students will undertake an in-depth piece of original research. This may be carried out using the University laboratories (e.g. for nutritional or hormonal analyses), on animals in captive collections (the University does not hold captive animals) or on wild animals. Our programme encourages students to build expertise in and awareness of current issues, and to interface with external speakers from appropriate institutions. Students will be offered a range of projects by University staff, who have well established links with a number of institutions and field sites, but may also use their own contacts to find appropriate projects. All students will produce a dissertation and will be encouraged to produce work suitable for publication.

 See details at http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/pg/primatology/index.html. For a postgraduate prospectus and to apply contact: Enquiries Office: Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk (Tel: +44(0)20 8392 3232)

For further information contact: Dr Caroline Ross: Email: c.ross@roehampton.ac.uk

Studentships

!!!!NEW: there is a PhD studentship on Chimpanzee Behaviour available at the Department of Psychology, University of Stirling. DEADLINE is 7th March so be quick.

Please see student pages for departments offering reserach opportunities in primatology.

Jobs.ac.uk provides details of studendships too

Jobs

See primate info net

or

Animal jobs : http://www.animaljobsdirect.com.

Grants

PSGB Conservation Grants

These are awards, typically not exceeding £750, to assist research of benefit to primate conservation and primate conservation education. The remit is very broad, and although the financial value of the grants is quite small, it should be remembered that approval from the PSGB is invaluable when applying for money from other sources.

Click here for more information on PSGB Conservation Grants.

PSGB Captive Care Grants

These are awards, typically not exceeding £750, to assist research of benefit to primate welfare in captivity and primate welfare education. Although the financial value of the grants is quite small, it should be remembered that approval from the PSGB is invaluable when applying for money from other sources.

Click here for more information on PSGB Captive Care Grants.

Orangutan Foundation Research Grants

The Orangutan Foundation UK invites application for grants for research into orangutan behaviour and ecology or related rainforest field research in either Indonesia or East Malaysia. Two grants may be awarded annually to a maximum of £1,000 each. Preference will be given to research focusing on understudied populations and to candidates demonstrating a high level of competence.

Further details about the grants, application procedures and submission dates can be obtained from the Orangutan Foundation at the following address:

Society of Wildlife Artists

The Society of Wildlife Artists has a bursary scheme offering awards of up to £500 open to young artists aged 15 to 30 to enable them to develop their skills through mounting a special project, travel or education. Details of this scheme can be found on their website: http://freespace.virgin.net/swla.web/