Award for research work on the future of the alpine cultural landscape. The Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research (SFAR), in collaboration with the Forum Landscape, Alps, Parks (FoLAP), awards prizes for outstanding achievements by young researchers in securing the future of the alpine cultural landscape.
The open-land biotopes, habitat for almost a third of the plant and animal species of the Alpine arc, are particularly endangered by reforestation. In addition, the multiple consequences of climate change are now a fundamental threat to all Alpine habitats. The awards recognise work that both investigates the causes of landscape change and develops practical methods for reactivating landscape diversity.
Applications are open to young researchers from universities and universities of applied sciences, as well as private and contract researchers from Switzerland with completed dissertations, master’s theses, or contract projects. Projects must relate to Switzerland. Age limit is 35 years (exceptions are possible). The work, written in German, French or English, must have been completed between September 2021 and September 2023. Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2023 using the online candidate form here.
The prize winner receives 3000 Swiss francs, and the other nominees 1000 Swiss francs each. The prize will be awarded on International Mountain Day on 11 December 2023.
The announcement can be found here in the following languages:
Application forms:
Application deadline: 31 August 2023
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