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The 2026 Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grantees for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

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The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation 2026

We are delighted to welcome the recipients of the 2026 Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation.

Abinesh Muthaiyan

Abinesh's project revolves around understanding genetic diversity and the population structure of the endemic Madras Hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris) across Tamil Nadu.

Amit Kumar Bal

Amit is working on mitigating human–Dhole conflict through community-based conservation in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.

Aditya Prasad

Aditya's area of focus is turtle conservation through awareness and involvement by the local community in Kamrup, Assam.

Chinmay Sawant

Chinmay's project revolves around preliminary mammalian assessment in the Mahadeo Hill Ranges in Kukudwad, Satara, Maharashtra.

Nirbhay Chouhan

Nirbhay is looking into the role of snake rescuers in reducing human–snake conflict in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

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The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

The Grant supports individuals who would like to undertake an initial project that is expected to lead to a longer-term conservation science and/or implementation project in India.