BEAT Year 3

Request For Proposals: Bioacoustics Equipment and Training (BEAT) Program Year 3 for Indonesia and Malaysia

Application deadline has passed

Selection in January 2026!

[Download the full RFP document here]

The Bioacoustics Equipment and Training (BEAT) Program is back for its third year, and we’re inviting passionate conservationists, researchers, and practitioners from across Indonesia and Malaysia to be part of this growing community.

The BEAT Program, is co-organized by 20 incredible bioacoustics practitioners from the region, many of them alumni of the BEAT program, in partnership with the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. BEATequips teams with tools, training, and mentorship to design and implement conservation-oriented bioacoustic monitoring projects in Indonesia or Malaysia. Projects are expected to contribute new data that can be used to develop or support biodiversity and habitat conservation efforts in the region.

Why Join BEAT?

  • Access to bioacoustics equipment, including four SwiftOne autonomous recording units
  • Receive virtual training on bioacoustics study design, deployment, and data analysis
  • Get mentorship from experienced conservation bioacousticians
  • Join a vibrant network of peers, alumni, and mentors
  • Contribute to advancing the role of bioacoustics in biodiversity conservation across Indonesia and Malaysia

Who Can Apply?

We welcome teams of researchers, conservationists, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, no prior experience with bioacoustics required.

To be eligible:

  • The team must be led by and at least half composed of citizens or permanent residents of Indonesia or Malaysia.
  • The project site must be located in Indonesia or Malaysia.
  • At least one member must have moderate English proficiency.
  • Teams must provide relevant permits or letters of support if the project site is in a restricted area.
  • At least one member should be able to present project outcomes at the 2027 Symposium for Indonesia Malaysia Bioacoustics.

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form here: https://s.id/Application-form-BEAT-Y3
  2. Complete your proposal and send it to ihearbeat.program@gmail.com 
  3. Use the subject line: “BEAT Y3_your project name”

Key Dates

  • Open Call: 10 October 2025
  • Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (23:59 WIB / UTC+7)
  • Selection Announcement: 15 January 2026
  • Program Start: January 2026

Contact

For any inquiries, please contact:

Download the full RFP here

Apply now and be part of BEAT Year 3!