Milvus Group is launching the Milvus scholarship dedicated for student researchers interested in biology, ecology or nature conservation. Our main objective is to help students to implement original research or conservation projects built upon original ideas and implemented by the new generation of researchers. The projects should be in line with the mission of the Milvus Group (protected animal and plant species, protected areas, future Natura 2000 sites, species monitoring, etc.) Projects targeting species form the Annex I of the EU Birds Directive or species from the Annex II or VI of the EU Habitats Directive will be prioritized, from these those dealing with the “Milvus priority species” are preferred. The maximum funding for individual projects is 1000 RON while for “team projects” is up to 2000 RON. Deadline for submission: 6 th March 2006 Further details, forms and list of priority species can be obtained from the webpage (in romanian) or required from the office@milvus.ro or istvan.komaromi@milvus.ro email adresses.