Oscar and Jan Francke ISA Student Research Fund Grant

Oscar and Jan Francke ISA Student Research Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Society of Arachnology
Amount: Up to €800
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

The Oscar and Jan Francke ISA Student Research Fund supports undergraduate and graduate student members of the International Society of Arachnology in their research on arachnid taxonomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Grants up to 800 Euro can be used for field and laboratory work, specimen identification, and publication preparation. Applications are accepted until February 28th each year, with results announced by May 1st. This funding prioritizes unfunded projects and encourages students from under-resourced institutions.

Overview

International Society of Arachnology The International Society of Arachnology (ISA) is the premier international scientific society devoted to arachnology. ISA focuses on all arachnid orders. Currently ISA has about 500 members from 70 countries. ISA's goals are to promote the study of Arachnology and communication of arachnological information among researchers via meetings and publications. The ISA organizes the International Congress of Arachnology every three years. Recent congresses have been held in Taiwan, Poland, Brazil, Belgium, and South Africa. The Congress features symposia of current interest and contributed papers. The society maintains a database of members including contact information and professional interests to facilitate communication among arachnologists. Oscar and Jan Francke ISA Student Research Fund The ISA Arachnological Research Fund provides support for undergraduate or graduate student ISA members whose work relates to any aspect of the taxonomy, systematics, behaviour, ecology, physiology, or evolution of any of the arachnid groups. Awards may be used for field work, laboratory work, museum research (including travel), expendable supplies, identification of specimens, and/or preparation of figures and drawings for publication. Monies from the fund are not meant to augment or replace salary. • Typical Award: up to 800 Euro • Submission Deadline: February 28th each year • Notification Target Date: May 1st each year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Research grants are awarded only to student members of the ISA. If you are from a developing nation, sponsored memberships are available and must be obtained to be eligible for a grant.The same proposal for a student research grant may not be submitted to the ISA and American Arachnological Society (AAS). However, different proposals may be submitted to the two funds. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Monies from the fund are not meant to augment or replace salary.Travelling to conferences is not funded.