North Star Science and Technology, LLC and American Bird Conservancy announce the 7th bi-annual North Star Science and Technology Transmitter Grant Program. In the spirit of giving back to the research community that they serve, North Star will award a total of eight battery-powered or solar satellite transmitters (Argos Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTTs)), to 1-3 recipients (8 PTTs to one project or 4 PTTs to each of two projects, or 4 to one, 2 to one, and 2 to another). PTTs are powerful, cutting-edge tools for the study of bird migration that greatly extend the range over which individual birds can be tracked. The program is open to projects throughout the world. Research that contributes to our knowledge of avian biology and that provides data useful for bird conservation, particularly of threatened species, will receive preference in the selection process. American Bird Conservancy (
http://www.abcbirds.org) will handle the proposal submission process, review proposals, and select the winning projects. Please see
http://www.northstarst.com for more information and proposal guidelines. Deadline for proposals is February 5, 2010. Any further questions about the program can be directed to George E. Wallace, American Bird Conservancy (EM: gwallace@abcbirds.org; PH: 540-253-5780; FX: 540-253-5782).
George E. Wallace, PhD
Vice President, Oceans & Islands Division American Bird Conservancy
4249 Loudoun Avenue
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198 USA
Tel: 540-253-5780
Fax: 540-253-5782
E-mail:
gwallace@abcbirds.orgOn the web at:
www.abcbirds.org
