IFS is a NGO (non-governmental organisation) founded in 1972. Funding comes from governmental and non-governmental sources, as well as national and international organisations. The annual budget is approximately USD 5 million. IFS has 135 Affiliated Organisations in 86 countries, of which three-quarters are in developing countries and one-quarter in industrial countries. IFS has an international Board of Trustees. The IFS Secretariat is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who is eligible to apply?
An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is
* a citizen of a developing country
* a scientist with at least a Master's or equivalent degree/research experience
* under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
* attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country
What kind of projects qualify?
To qualify for IFS funding, research projects must be
* related to the sustainable utilisation, conservation or management of the biological or water resource base
* conducted in a developing country
* of a high scientific standard
* feasible
* relevant for the country/region
1st Grant Application Form (English)
[in MS Word format; approx. size 700 KB]
Use this form if you are applying for your first IFS Grant. Full guidelines and instructions are included in the file - please read them carefully. Download the form, fill it out on a computer using MS Word, save a copy of the completed form for yourself and send a copy to IFS as an email attachment. Download
Renewal Grant Application Form (English)
[in MS Word format; size approx. 700 KB]
Use this form if you are applying for your 2nd or 3rd IFS Grant. Full guidelines and instructions are included in the file - please read them carefully. Download the form, fill it out on a computer using MS Word, save a copy of the completed form for yourself and send a copy to IFS as an email attachment. Download
IFS/Sida Sustainable Sanitation Team-Member Application Form
[in MS Word format; approx. size 500 KB]
Use this form if you are applying for a team member grant. Full guidelines and instructions are included in the file – please read them carefully. Download the form, fill it out on a computer using MS Word, save a copy of the completed form for yourself and send a copy to IFS as an email attachment. Download
Contact detail: applications@ifs.se
Moreinfo: http://www.ifs.se/Forms/how_to_apply.asp
