/ COMMONWEALTH FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
The Crib
Dinchope
Craven Arms
Shropshire SY7 9JJ
U.K. / Tel: +44 (0) 1588 672868
Fax: +44 (0) 870 0116645


To promote the well-being of the world’s forests and those who benefit from them

The CFA Young Scientist Research Award

The CFA recognises the fundamental importance of scientific research in the development of our understanding of the growth of forests and their value to society and our planet. Since 1921 the CFA has published leading scientific papers on forest research, and has more recently established initiatives designed to encourage publication of research articles by young researchers (the Young Scientist Publication Award) and distribute our journal, the International Forestry Review, free of charge to developing countries via the Programme for the Enhancement of Research Information (PERI).

In January 2009, the CFA launched a new initiative, the CFA Young Scientist Research Award, with the following terms of reference:

  • Objective of scheme To provide financial support to Commonwealth students undertaking forest-related research in pursuit of an academic qualification.
  • AgeUp to 35 years of age
  • Nationality and locationCitizen of a Commonwealth country carrying out research in a Commonwealth country within a recognized academic programme working towards an academic qualification.
  • Educational statusNo restrictions.
  • Amount of money availableUp to £1000.
  • Number of awards and their frequency One award per year.
  • Terms and conditions for use of moneyFunds provided to the academic institution. Report provided to CFA of work carried out.
  • Application process Please complete and return the Application Form with a short CV.

PLEASE NOTE: The Young Scientist Research Award is restricted to CFA members (applicants must have taken out an individual membership to qualify for application, i.e. membership via subscribing organisations or national forestry associations does not entitle application for the YSRA).
/ CFA Young Scientist Research Award 2009 – Application Form*
Name /
/ Title /
Name and address of academic institution /
Qualification towards which the research will count /
Email address /
Age /
/ Gender / M / F
Name of research project /
Name and address of two academic referees /
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Explain in no more than 250 words why you would like to be considered for the CFA Young Scientist Research Award and how you would use the money.

*Applicants must be CFA members. Visit for information on how to join the CFA.

Please send completed Application Form (as an email attachment if possible) to:

  • The Commonwealth Forestry Association, The Crib, Dinchope, Craven Arms, ShropshireSY7 9JJ, U.K.