----- Original Message ----- From: NZP-SCBI Training To: NZP-SCBI Training Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 5:20 PM Subject: SCBI Training Course: Grant Writing and Management for Conservation Professionals Dear Colleagues, We are very happy to announce the third course in our series of conservation capacity building programs focused on conservation issues and needs in the southern Africa region. Our previous two courses (Species Monitoring and Conservation: Large Carnivores, Ungulates and Grassland Vegetation AND Livestock and Range Management for Trainers) were a great success and we're happy to be continuing to develop additional programs, largely based on the feedback and interactions from our initial needs assessment last year in Gaborone. Please circulate this announcement widely. We will need particular assistance in spreading the word outside of Botswana, so please send this to any colleagues throughout southern Africa that may benefit from the program. We are proud of the programs that are currently being developed, and are grateful to all of you for support and guidance that you've provided along the way. Don't hesitate to contact me directly with any questions you might have. I've attached a pdf file that may be effective for posting at your offices or printed distribution as well. All the best, Joe The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is pleased to announce a new course for wildlife conservation professionals in southern Africa: Grant Writing and Management for Conservation Professionals DATES: Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2012 LOCATION: Gaborone International Convention Centre, Gaborone, Botswana APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 28th, 2011. A successful conservation career depends on the ability to write scientifically, especially to secure funding to support programs and projects involving research, training and infrastructure. Generally the ability to effectively communicate by writing a successful grant also leads to an improved capacity to produce scientific publications. This seminar's goal is to provide insights and direct experiences in preparing and writing successful scientific grants and in follow-up management of awarded grant funds. The lectures and group/individual activities will directly apply to improving one's ability to produce high quality proposals as well as scientific publications. The course elements include lectures and interactions pertaining to: writing tips, key elements in project design, proposal preparation, budgeting, reporting, grant management and donor stewardship. Participants will develop their own proposals and receive feedback from experienced professionals. Guidance will also be provided on how to find sources of funding relevant to wildlife research and management. Course presenters include Dr. Susie Ellis, Executive Director of the International Rhino Foundation and Dr. David E. Wildt, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Collectively, Drs. Ellis and Wildt have more than 50 years of experience securing conservation-oriented financial support and publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Participants must be proficient in both reading and writing in English and will need to bring a laptop computer to the course. All participants must commit to the entire 3-day workshop. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to no more than 25 individuals. WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants must be professionals or graduate students working in the field of wildlife conservation and must be residents of a country in the SADC region. SADC has a membership of 15 member states, namely; Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. COST: Travel, food, lodging and course fees will be covered by a grant awarded to SCBI from the U.S. Department of State. Inquiries and Application Information: To apply and for all inquiries send an email to: SCBItraining@xxxxxxx Applications are due on December 28th, 2011. Application Materials: Please email the following information with your CV: Course Name: Applicant full name: Applicant full mailing address: Country of citizenship (must be a SADC country): Telephone number: Email address: Position title: Employer: Highest academic degree obtained: Field of study: How did you learn about this course? You must also include a personal statement of how this course will advance your career in conservation AND how proposal writing and fundraising is incorporated into your current position (350 words or less). Joe Kolowski, Ph.D.| Graduate and Professional Training Manager Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability National Zoological Park 1500 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 T 540.635.0205| F 540.635.6506| Email kolowskij@xxxxxx