Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists

Commemorative Grant Fund (CGF) for Capacity Building of Young Scientists in Hong Kong is a funding program by the Nagao Natural Environment Foundation aimed at fostering the development of young scientists in Asia-Pacific developing countries, including Hong Kong, in the fields of wildlife and ecosystem conservation.

Objectives:

• To support young researchers in becoming world-class scientists.
• To promote conservation of wildlife and ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region.
• To build scientific capacity and expertise among young scientists.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Young scientists (project scientists, PS) from Asia-Pacific developing countries.
• Projects must be led by a young researcher as PS.
• Each project is supervised by a project coordinator (PC) with excellent scientific achievements.
• Research can be conducted in the PS's home country, target countries, or in Japan while studying there.

Application Process:

• Applicants must download and follow the CGF Guidelines.
• Application forms are provided based on the PS's qualification category (Qualification A, B-1, B-2).
• Both PS and PC must submit application forms.
• The project must be implemented under the guidance of a PC.

Key Features:

• Emphasis on capacity building and mentorship.
• Focus on conservation-related scientific research.
• Support for projects conducted locally or in Japan.
• Structured application with detailed guidelines and forms.
• Encourages collaboration between young scientists and experienced coordinators.

This program is designed to nurture young talent in environmental science, providing them with the resources and mentorship needed to contribute significantly to conservation efforts in their regions.

For detailed guidelines and application forms, applicants are directed to the official Nagao Foundation website.