The selection criteria is based on the following:
- How relevant the project idea is to the call?
- Whether it addresses an important conservation problem and provides workable, tangible solutions?
- How achievable the objectives are in the given time frame?
- Is the methodology scientifically sound and well structured?
- Whether the outcomes are measurable?
- The ability of the applicant to lead the project based on work experience.
- Comments given by the referee etc.