1. Natural sciences— Dr Ash Kumar Rai of Resources Himalaya, will lead thestudy of the ecology of the Trisuli River to explore all chemicalparameters of water, its biotic resources and influence of environmentalgradient, settlements, and unplanned development (discharge of sedimentsand pollutants from nearby areas)for the river itself.
2. Social sciences—Dr Rajendra Pradhan of Social Science Baha will supervisethe collection and analysis of oral and textual narratives (print media,posters, writings) from villages or small towns and visual images(cartoons, paintings, photos and films) pertaining to social, political,economic and cultural changes and events over the past twenty years as partof the digital archive project of the Baha. The Fellow is expected to spendat least three months in the field collecting oral or textual narratives orvisual images and help in the analysis of the material collected.

Applicants are required to fill out the application form available from the Toni Hagen Foundation office, and also at www.resourceshimalaya.org and www.soscbaha.org, and submit the same along with a 800-word essay on whythey consider themselves eligible for the fellowships. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

Further Information

Toni Hagen Foundation

c/o Himal Association

Patan Dhoka,

LalitpurPhone: 5542544

thf_n@himalassociation.og