The Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation is available to graduate students, at the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change, York University, to support their research related to neotropical conservation that is undertaken in the vicinity of the Las Nubes Biological Reserve in Costa Rica and/or that contributes to meeting the goals of the Las Nubes Project. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and must demonstrate financial need.
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York University Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation
Aim and Benefits of York University Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation
If awarded to Master’s: Up to $12,500, if awarded to Doctoral: 1 award at up to $25,000 or two awards at up to $12,500
Take Note: The value and number of award(s) in any given year will depend on the rate of distribution from the endowment fund, and the number of recipients selected
Requirements for York University Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation Qualification
Must be a Master's or doctoral student with
- Research related to Neotropical conservation that is undertaken in the vicinity of the Las Nubes Biological Reserve in Costa Rica;
- Research that contributes to meeting the goals of the Las Nubes Project
Interview date, Process and Venue for York University Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation
- Research related to Neotropical conservation that is undertaken in the vicinity of the Las Nubes Biological Reserve in Costa Rica, and/or that contributes to meeting the goals of the Las Nubes Project.
- Academic accomplishments;
- Financial need
Application Deadline
November 30, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
York University on students.yorku.ca to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Office of Student and Financial Services' Student Financial Profile (SFP) When you visit the SFP website, please select APPLY NOW to complete your submission.
- Step 2: Prepare a statement of research that outlines how the award will be used to support the fieldwork, budget, timeline of research activities and the research outcomes.
- Step 3: Prepare a copy of your Approved Research Proposal (from MES 2>3 exam);
- Step 4: Prepare a copy of your current CV
- Step 5: Complete the application form by November 30 or February 15
For more details, visit York University Howard Daugherty Graduate Award in Neotropical Conservation webpage
