The Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) is inviting undergraduate students to participate in its research grant program. Selected proposals will receive funding of up to ₱50,000, offering young researchers a chance to contribute to the sustainable management of one of the Philippines’ vital marine ecosystems.
The Research Grant Policy for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape aims to inspire student-led initiatives that enhance understanding of the bay’s ecosystem while providing solutions for its sustainable management. By fostering innovative studies, the program seeks to empower future environmental leaders and support long-term conservation goals.
Focus Areas for Research
Proposals should align with one of the 10 priority research areas identified by the PAMO:
- Institutional assessment, policy profiling, and evaluation (Socio-political).
- Viability of alternative livelihoods for coastal communities (Economic).
- Community and socio-economic profiling and evaluation (Economic).
- Payment for ecosystem services and valuation of natural resources (Economic).
- Carrying capacity study for various activities in SBPS (Environment).
- Profiling and assessment of biosecurity in SBPS (Environment).
- Profiling and evaluation of mitigation structures in SBPS (Socio-political).
- Projection, optimization, and targeting studies on resources (Environment).
- Water quality and pollution (Environment).
- Climate change effects on natural resources (Environment).
Proposal Format
Submissions must follow a structured format, which includes:
- Introduction: Background, problem statement, study significance, scope, and limitations.
- Review of Related Literature
- Materials and Methods
- References
- Budgetary Requirements
- Project Timetable
Application Process
Interested students should complete their proposal and submit it via a designated Google Form: Submit your proposal here.
This initiative underscores SBPS’s commitment to integrating academic research into environmental stewardship. Undergraduate researchers are encouraged to seize this opportunity to not only gain funding but also contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of Sarangani Bay.
Deadline for submission: Applications are open now; prospective applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible.
For further details, contact the Protected Area Management Office of SBPS.
