The Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards Application

The Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards Application

Animal Welfare Institute
When submitting your application, please have the following documents ready to upload:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Literature cited/bibliography (if relevant)
This form allows you to save your application and return to it at a later date. Clicking the “save” button at the bottom of each page will allow you to send yourself an email containing a link to the partially completed application.

If you have any questions about this grant program or the application, please email csawards@awionline.org.
Contact Information
Full Name *
Affiliation *
Organization, Academic Institution, Agency, etc.
Address *

Street Address

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City State

Zip Code Country
Email Address *
Phone Number *

Study Information
Study Title *
1. Study Abstract *

0/1500
2. Study Description (common name of species, location, and objectives, including articulation of hypotheses if relevant to study design) *

0/2000
AWI will only fund studies that are conducted in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
3. Study Methodology/Data Analysis *

0/6000
Clearly and concisely summarize your study methodology and how you will analyze your data.
4. How will your study address the goals of the Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards (i.e., to humanely address wildlife conflicts or develop humane techniques to study wildlife)? Why is it innovative? How will it replace and improve upon methods currently in use? *

0/1800

Study Information Continued
5. Will your study involve the capture, handling, or harassment of or the use of any invasive procedures on target or nontarget species? Some examples of invasive procedures include capturing in nets, biopsy sampling, permanent marking, nest/den disruption, collecting blood/tissue samples, surgery, and use of monitoring devices (e.g., microchips, radio-collars, harnesses). Any wildlife captured for the proposed study must be released as soon as possible at their capture location. *

0/1500
AWI will only fund studies that involve non- or minimally invasive procedures. If your proposal involves minimally invasive procedures or if you are uncertain if your procedure is minimally invasive, describe the procedures and the steps you will take to minimize harm to the animals.
6. If your study includes the use of captive wildlife and/or companion animals e.g., scent detection dogs, guard animals, etc., describe the source of the animals; the care to be provided to the animals before, during, and after the study ends; and the disposition of the animals at the conclusion of the study. *

0/1500
Companion animals must come from reputable sources. They must be given appropriate food, housing, veterinary care, and companionship during the study and be provided with long-term care at the conclusion of the study. If captive wildlife are used in the study, include information about their care and disposition at the conclusion of the study.
7. Provide a detailed budget. *
Include explicit details of how the award funds will be allocated if part of a larger budget. Funds cannot be used for indirect costs. Salaries, stipends, and travel costs to present research findings at scientific conferences may be included. Purchase of animals is only allowed if the requirements of instruction 6 are fulfilled.
8. Identify the amount and sources of other funds, including pending funding requests, committed to this study. *

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Resume/curriculum vitae *

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Letter(s) of recommendation (recommending applicant and, where possible, support for proposal) *

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