Funding Briefs

-------- MacArthur Funds Environment Studies

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, through its World Environment and Resources Program, fundsresearch aimed at increasing scientific and popular understanding of the functioning, extent, and value of tropical biotic systems.

Eligible areas of study include biological inventories, biogeographic studies, ecological research, natural resource management, endangered species recovery programs, conservation education, design and protection of new wildlife reserves, and policy studies to measure the impact of human activities on tropical biotic systems.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, contact World Environment and Resources Program, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 140 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. 60603; (312) 726-8000.

Monies To Multiply Math Research

The American Mathematical Society's (AMS) Centennial Fellowships are available to mathematical researchers with several years' work experience beyond their Ph.D., but who have not received extensive postdoctoral funding.

An applicant must be a citizen ...