Western Terai Landscape Complex Project (WTLCP) invites proposal for partial research grants from Bachelors and Masters Degree students. The priority area of research grant are protected area management, wildlife habitat, conservation of flora and fauna, forest management, Non Timber Forest Products, Biodiversity Hotspots and Wetland management. Other areas include conservation in relation to social, economic and cultural lifestyle of local people, renewable energy, good governance and agro-biodiversity.

Eligible for the grants are Nepalese students planning to perform a field research in WTLCP project area (Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur districts) for their Bachelor’s or Master’s Thesis. Applicants should demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

Maximum research grant is up to NRs 25,000 for Bachelor level students and up to NRs 35,000 for Masters Degree students.

The application package consisting research proposal endorsement letter from supervisor, recommendation letter from concerned University/College, Curriculum Vitae and a copy of Nepali citizenship should reach WTLCP office by 05 May 2008, 5:00 pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Women, Janjati, Dalit, Madheshi and students from project districts, as well as students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Click here to download- Guidelines for research grant.

Contact Address:
Western Terai Landscape Complex Project (WTLCP)
Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box: 24417, Tel: +977-1-4262310,