European Society for Evolutionary Biology: Godfrey Hewitt Mobility Award Grant

European Society for Evolutionary Biology: Godfrey Hewitt Mobility Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: European Society for Evolutionary Biology
Amount: Up to €2,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Summary

The European Society for Evolutionary Biology offers the Godfrey Hewitt Mobility Award to support young scientists in their research endeavors. This annual award honors Godfrey M. Hewitt’s legacy and encourages innovative projects that are not part of existing PhD or postdoctoral work. Candidates, including those within 6 years of their PhD and ESEB members, can apply for funding up to 2,000 Euros to facilitate fieldwork or research in new laboratories.

Overview

Godfrey M. Hewitt (1940-2013) was President of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) from 1999-2001. He was exceptionally influential in evolutionary biology both through his research and through his mentoring of young scientists. He was also a great believer in seeing organisms in their environment first-hand and in exchanges of ideas between labs. Therefore, ESEB has decided to offer, annually, mobility grants for young scientists in his name. The committee will consider the following key criteria: The value of the proposed mobility in terms of its expected output and impact on the applicant’s career. The committee prefers projects that are:Not a core component of the applicant’s existing PhD or postdoctoral project, but a new venture.Clearly based on the applicant’s own initiative Likely to be completed and have definable output within the award period Have the potential to lead to larger future projects or to enhance the applicant’s career in evolutionary biologyThe need for the GHM award, i.e. the potential for the funding provided by ESEB to make a difference, in relation to resources already available through the home or host institution.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award is open to PhD students or postdoctoral scientists who are, at the closing date for applications, within 6 years of the start date of their PhD and ESEB members. In addition, applicants will be considered who are more than 6 years from the start of their PhD if they have had career breaks, worked part-time, or for other reasons have not worked continuously.  The maximum single award will be 2,000 Euros. It must be used to support fieldwork or a period of research at a lab that you have not previously visited. There is no restriction on the country of residence or nationality of the applicant. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Applicants who have previously received a Godfrey Hewitt mobility award are not eligible.