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
MSc Focus: From unsuccessful varsity applicant to up & coming molecular ecologist
Sibusiso Mahlangu did not let an unsuccessful varsity application stop him from pursuing his dream career in the natural sciences.
SANBI-GBIF Workshop: Data Management & Cleaning
Apply to attend the SANBI-GBIF training workshop in Data Management and Cleaning – Supporting Science, Policy and Sustainable Development.
MSc Focus: Linda Van Der Spuy describes 9 new shark parasites with project in progress
MSc student Linda Van Der Spuy is yet to complete her degree but she has already described nine new species to science.
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.