Dear Friends, The Society for Conservation Biology, Marine Section, is pleased to announce that applications are open for our *new* Small Grants program! The program provides funding ($500 – 700 USD) to marine conservation research projects in areas of acute need, especially for research in the developing world, or for those organizations with limited access to conservation funding. Apply now! Application deadline is Oct. 1st, 2015 Eligibility: members of SCB Marine. If you are not a member yet, follow these simple instructions: - Join or renew your membership at the Society for Conservation Biology (http://conbio.org/membership/become-a-member) - Log in to the member area - In the vertical bar on the right-hand side of the webpage under “My Society Involvement”, click “Join a Section” - Choose “Marine”! Note: SCB members may join up to two sections for free To apply, visit: http://birenheide.com/scbmarinegrants/index.php For more information and guidelines, see: http://conbio.org/groups/sections/marine/small-grants Please apply, and share the news of the program and funding availability with friends and colleagues! Sincerely, SCB Marine Section