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
Co-ordinated network of biodiversity biobanks launched for South Africa
In a first for the country, a central repository, Biodiversity Biobanks SA (BBSA), was launched to conserve and manage biodiversity samples.
OPEN CALL: Nominations for 2023 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is advertising the 2023 Graduate Researchers Award in biodiversity informatics.
600 “climate indicator” strains deposited into ARC fungi vault
Approximately 600 fungal strains were deposited into the National Collection of Fungi – these will serve as bioindicators.
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
REMINDER: FBIP Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2021
The FBIP is offering four (4) two-year postdoctoral fellowships for South African foundational biodiversity information research projects.
APPLY: FBIP-NRF Research Grant funding
Applications for FBIP Concept Notes for Large Grants and FBIP Small Grants are now open, eligible researchers are encouraged to apply.
APPLY: 2021 GBIF Young Researchers Awards
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility is currently advertising the 2021 GBIF Young Researchers Award in biodiversity informatics.