National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) invites proposals from final-year Bachelor's and Master's students to conduct research as a requirement for the partial fulfillment of their academic degrees. Applicants must be Nepalese citizens currently studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Forestry, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife and Protected Area Management, Veterinary Science, Rural Development, or a related field at institutions in Nepal. The prioritized research topics/themes are:
- For Masters Level
| Topic/Theme | Study Area | Maximum grant amount in NPR |
|---|---|---|
| Religious Tourism and its impacts on cultural and biodiversity conservation in Western Nepal | Western Nepal | 100,000 |
| Tourism status, gaps and ways to improve nature-based tourism business in and around Rara NP | Rara National Park | 100,000 |
| Human-Black Bear interactions in the Manaslu Conservation Area | Manaslu Conservation Area | 100,000 |
| Status of predator proof corrals and its effectiveness in deterring livestock depredation in Annapurna Conservation Area | Annapurna Conservation Area | 60,000 |
| Human-Black Bear Interactions in the Southern belt of Annapurna Conservation Area | Annapurna Conservation Area | 60,000 |
| Behavior and Activity Patterns of Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) at Central Zoo, Nepal | Central Zoo | 50,000 |
| Comparative Study of Intestinal Parasites in Captive vs. Free-Ranging Birds: A Risk of Cross-Contamination in Central Zoo | Central Zoo | 50,000 |
- For Bachelors Level
| S.N. | Topic/Theme | Study Area | Maximum grant amount in NPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Population status of Swamp Francolin and threats in Koshi | Koshi | 50,000 |
| 2 | Invasive Species in Annapurna Conservation Area | Annapurna Conservation Area | 50,000 |
| 3 | Aquatic species survey in Bhujung | Annapurna Conservation Area | 50,000 |
Key Details:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 26 September 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Both electronic and hard copy submissions are acceptable.
- For electronic submission, a single PDF copy should be sent to researchgrants@ntnc.org.np with the subject heading "Research Grant Proposal".
- Note: The grant amount varies due to differences in study area remoteness.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- Recommendation from supervisor/College.
- Research proposal
For more details, contact:
National Trust for Nature Conservation Khumbattar, Lalitpur
Phone: 01-5526571
E-mail: info@ntnc.org.np
Website: www.ntnc.org.np
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