Targeted Amphibian Research and Action Program
Funding research that addresses critical conservation needs identified in global assessments like SOTWA and ACAP.
About this program
The Targeted Amphibian Research and Action Program (TARAP) provides financial support for research projects addressing critical conservation needs identified in the 2023 State of the World's Amphibians and the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan. One project is funded per core area. Made possible by Synchronicity Earth's Amphibian Endowment Fund.
What we fund
- Research to understand and mitigate negative impacts of amphibian trade
- Conservation of critically endangered genera and landscapes (TALs) highlighted in SOTWA
- Projects implementing ACAP recommendations and strategies
Eligibility
- Researchers, conservationists, academic institutions, NGOs, and community-based organizations
- Track record in amphibian conservation research or projects (team collectively)
- Realistic objectives with clear timeline and budget
- Disease prevention strategies and screening protocols required
- Project timeline must not exceed 18 months
- Open to applicants from all countries
- Priority for high-diversity regions and underrepresented communities
References
Re:wild, Synchronicity Earth, IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2023. State of the World's Amphibians: The Second Global Amphibian Assessment. Texas, USA: Re:wild.
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2024). Amphibian conservation action plan: A status review and roadmap for global amphibian conservation. Wren, S., Borzée. A., Marcec-Greaves, R. & Angulo, A. (Eds.). IUCN SSC Occasional Paper, No 57. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN.
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