Bat Conservation International is now accepting applications for its
2007 BCI Student Research Scholarships. Grants of $2,500 to $5,000
each will be awarded to support research that is directly related to
bat conservation. Proposed projects should be focused on the roles
bats play in providing ecosystem services (such as pollination, seed
dispersal, pest control or maintenance of biodiversity) and/or on
habitat requirements that are critical to conservation. Students
enrolled in any college or university worldwide are eligible to
apply. Up to 10 Bats in International Forestry Scholarships will be
awarded (in addition to the BCI Student Research Scholarships)
specifically for research conducted in developing countries.

Most of the more than 1,100 species of bats have barely been
studied, and their ecological and economic values and conservation
needs remain largely unknown, greatly impeding conservation efforts.
Since 1990, Bat Conservation International has addressed this lack
of knowledge by supporting student research projects throughout the
United States and around the world through its Student Research
Scholarships. A total of $428,348 has been awarded to 198 students
for research in 49 countries.

All applications are evaluated by a distinguished international
panel of peer reviewers. The deadline for applications is Dec. 15,
2006. For more information or to apply, visit BCI's website at:
www.batcon.org/bcigrants/scholarintro.asp or contact
grants@....

BCI also awards grants of $500 to $5,000 for bat-conservation
efforts and conservation-relevant research through two other
programs.

The Global Grassroots Conservation Fund provides small grants to
local individuals and groups outside North America for conservation
programs. Applications are accepted year-round.