Mike Madders Field Research Award 2013 - Open for Applications
Mike Madders Field Research Award 2013
Natural Research is pleased to announce the application process for the Mike Madders Field Research Award 2013 is now open.
Dr Mike Madders had broad interests in wildlife and ecology, and was professionally involved with raptors and upland bird species most of his working life. He was a founding Director of Natural Research, and Managing Director of its subsidiary, Natural Research Projects, NRP. The Mike Madders Field Research Award commenced in January 2010 in memory of Mike’s character and distinguished career in ecological research.
The award is given to support ecological field research that reflects Mike’s broad natural curiosity and his appreciation of high quality research. In 2010 and 2011 awards of £500 were given, and you can see details of the work that was funded by clicking here. In 2012 the value of the award was increased to £1000. 2013 will be the last year of this award.
Natural Research is currently accepting applications for the 2013 award. The deadline for completed applications is 20 December 2012. Award winners will be notified by 1 March 2013. Instructions for applications are here.
Contributions and pledges to this fund have been made by ScottishPower Renewables (UK) Ltd, RWE npower renewables, Mainstream, Natural Research, Ecology Matters, Bird Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. K. Madders, S. Palmer, D. Devonport and D. Elliot.
Natural Research is a registered Scottish charity (SC 030363), registered office 14 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UR