美国国家地理空气与水保护基金

Building on our legacy of supporting groundbreaking research and vital conservation worldwide for more than a century, National Geographic has established The National Geographic Air and Water Conservation Fund. This grant program supports the field research and conservation work of Chinese scientists and environmentalists who are exploring innovative solutions to water and air quality issues.

Funding will be given to on-the-ground projects in China at the cutting edge of research, technology, and conservation that require seed capital, including those that investigate risky or unproven approaches.

Funded projects will include, but not be limited to, scientific research, community conservation programs, technological innovation, and communication endeavors that directly bear on novel solutions in air and water conservation. Priority will be given to projects with potential for being replicable and scalable for a global audience.

Alibaba Group is a founding partner of The National Geographic Air and Water Conservation Fund.

ELIGIBILITY

The National Geographic Air and Water Conservation Fund is open only to resident citizens of mainland China, for fieldwork in China. Applicants are not required to hold advanced degrees, but must demonstrate a significant level of relevant expertise and experience and maintain legitimate institutional affiliation.

GRANT AMOUNTS

While grant amounts vary greatly, the average grant size is $20,000. Funds are to be used primarily for direct field expenses, and applications seeking support solely for laboratory work will not be considered.

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Attn: Richard Yao

Program Officer

gefchina@ngs.org

www.nationalgeographic.com/gef/china