The chart below outlines important deadlines and deliverables for project leaders during the duration of their project. Please also follow all instructions detailed in the SOSF agreement or sent by email.
Grant approved (year 1)
Successful applicants informed and SOSF agreement documents sent by email.
Your signed agreement (year 1)
Please follow the instructions received by email. No funds will be transferred if the agreement is not received by this deadline.
Your portrait image
2-3 high resolution portrait images of you, from which our illustrator can draw a sketch. These should be images that you like of yourself – ideally without sunglasses or a hat, in which your face is clearly visible.
Your profile
Look at the SOSF guidelines for your online profile. Please ensure that you submit it by the deadline.
Blogs, images & videos
Whenever you have a good story, or an interesting photo or video please share it with us so that we can share it on our network. Please read the blogging guidelines.
Publications, etc..
If you know your paper is going to be published please let us know in advance so that we can prepare the right content to promote it. Even if you are unable to let us know in advance, please always send us your publications so that we can keep them on record.
Your continuation application (year 2)
In August, you will be invited to submit a continuation application for year 2, summarising the progresses made in the first months and what still needs to be done.
Your contract images (year 1)
At least 20 high resolution images (original files) showcasing and representing your project, your fieldwork/labwork, your team, your species, etc… The better these images, the better we can promote your work and profile! Each photograph should be accompanied by a small description/caption.
Please label them clearly: project number_project leader name_date_copyright/credit info.
Continuation grant approved (year 2)
Outcome about your continuation application will be announced during the first quarter of the year.
Your signed agreement (year 2)
Please follow the instructions received by email and return the signed agreement by the deadline (TBD).
Blogs, images & videos
Whenever you have a good story, or an interesting photo or video please share it with us so that we can share it on our network. Please read the blogging guidelines.
Publications, etc..
If you know your paper is going to be published please let us know in advance so that we can prepare the right content to promote it. Even if you are unable to let us know in advance, please always send us your publications so that we can keep them on record.
Your continuation application (year 3)
In August, you will be invited to submit a continuation application for year 2, summarising the progresses made in the first months and what still needs to be done.
Your contract images (year 2)
At least 20 high resolution images (original files) showcasing and representing your project, your fieldwork/labwork, your team, your species, etc… The better these images, the better we can promote your work and profile! Each photograph should be accompanied by a small description/caption.
Please label them clearly: project number_project leader name_date_copyright/credit info.
Continuation grant approved (year 3)
Outcome about your continuation application will be announced during the first quarter of the year.
Your signed agreement (year 3)
Please follow the instructions received by email and return the signed agreement by the deadline (TBD).
Blogs, images & videos
Whenever you have a good story, or an interesting photo or video please share it with us so that we can share it on our network. Please read the blogging guidelines.
Publications, etc..
If you know your paper is going to be published please let us know in advance so that we can prepare the right content to promote it. Even if you are unable to let us know in advance, please always send us your publications so that we can keep them on record.
Your contract images (year 3)
At least 20 high resolution images (original files) showcasing and representing your project, your fieldwork/labwork, your team, your species, etc… The better these images, the better we can promote your work and profile! Each photograph should be accompanied by a small description/caption.
Please label them clearly: project number_project leader name_date_copyright/credit info.
Your final project report
Please use the SOSF template. The report should include a financial account summary accounting for the use of the funds provided.