COMMUNICATIONS - CALLS for research proposals Earthwatch The Center for Field Research, at Earthwatch, invites researchers to submit proposals for field research on indigenous knowledge systems worldwide. Earthwatch provides researchers with non-specialist, English- speaking volunteers who will help them to collect data. The volunteers are selected to suit the needs of the project. Field grants average $20,000; the exact amount is determined by the number of volunteers engaged in the fieldwork. Proposals are reviewed monthly. They should be received one year in advance of the date on which fieldwork would begin. To discuss your research goals and their appropriateness for Earthwatch support, please contact: Catherine J. Schlager, Programme officer, The Center for Field Research, 680 Mt. Auburn Street, Box 403, Watertown, MA 02272, USA. Tel: +1-617-962 8200. Fax: +1-617-926 8532. E-mail: cschlager@earthwatch.org for information: Positive case studies Many case studies in the literature on indigenous knowledge feature examples of projects that did not work because they did not build on IK. The editorial board of the Monitor welcomes all papers, articles, and references that present positive examples of projects that did build on IK. Documents illustrating the economic viability of IK would be greatly appreciated as well. Please send all relevant information to the editor, Ms Akke W. Tick, Nuffic-CIRAN, P.O. Box 29777, 2502 LT The Hague, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-70-4260321. Fax: +31-70-4260329. E-mail: | |
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