The Cryptobranchid Interest Group
Ron Goellner Conservation Fund

March 2012

In honor and memory of Ron Goellner, noted zoologist, CIG offers a yearly grant to help support research and educational initiatives that contribute to the conservation of Cryptobranchids.

Grant Amount: up to $1,000

Eligibility: Anyone may apply for this award. If funding is provided, the awardee(s) is required to recognize the CIG Ron Goellner Conservation Fund in all publications and presentations. Copies of reports and publications are to be provided to CIG and reports of progress are to be submitted on an annual basis. CIG also requests that 3-5 images be provided to CIG to post on its website or in CIG publications to promote its support of this project.

Evaluation Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the potential of the project to contribute to the biological knowledge and conservation of Cryptobranchids. Important considerations are the significance and originality of the project, design of sampling and analysis, preliminary data supporting the feasibility of the project, the likelihood of successful completion and publication, and the overall application towards giant salamander conservation.

Application Procedure:

1. Use the application form attached or contact Diane Barber: dbarber@fortworthzoo.org.
2. Provide all information requested on the application, including a description of the project.
3. Applications must be accompanied by curriculum vitae(s) of principle investigator(s), copies of appropriate permits, and letters of support (if applicable).
4. Completed application materials must be electronically submitted by 15 April to Diane Barber: dbarber@fortworthzoo.org.
5. The grant recipient(s) will be selected by the CIG steering committee and will be notified of his/her selection by 15 May of the same calendar year.