The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) is a long-term programme to generate, manage and disseminate foundational biodiversity information and knowledge to improve decision-making, service delivery and create new economic opportunities.
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) jointly manages the programme.
News
PROFILE: She “had no idea” she’d be working on fish parasites
Dr Marliese Trauter had no idea she’d be working on fish parasites by the end of her undergrad studies, we chat to her about her journey.
New species: nearly 100 in 9 years for FBIP and why it’s important
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) has contributed nearly 100 new species to biodiversity science in nine years.
New species: Herpetologists get a taxonomic grip on “skaapsteker” snakes
Prof Shelley Edwards and her colleagues have described a new species and a new genus, named after Prof Bill Branch.
Resources
This section contains templates and a selection of documents that you may find useful.
Forums
A forum is held annually to provide opportunities to:
Projects
Information about funding opportunities, recent grants / grantee research project results.
Funding Opportunities
You might qualify for an FBIP Small Grant if your work includes these outputs…
SANBI’s Prof Michelle Hamer recently told potential applicants for FBIP Small Grants that their projects must produce certain target outputs.
Call for FBIP Small Grant applications now open
The call for FBIP Small Grant applications is now open – applications should address critical gaps relevant to foundational biodiversity information.
APPLY: AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2021
Call for applications for AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Cons 2021 has opened.