Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant

Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Raptor Research Foundation
Amount: Up to US $4,500
Last Updated: March 06, 2026

Summary

The Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant offers up to $4,000 for field research on raptors in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting conservation and engagement. This grant, established in honor of Oscar Beingolea, supports projects that address under-researched species and ecosystems. Priority is given to proposals from Latin American and Caribbean nationals with limited funding access. The grant also includes waived publication fees for research in the Journal of Raptor Research, continuing Oscar's legacy in raptor ecology.

Overview

The Award The Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant provides financial support for field research on raptors in Latin America (including the Guianas) and the Caribbean. The Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant provides financial support for field research on raptors in Latin America (including the Guianas) and the Caribbean. Amount: up to $4,500 plus waived page charges. The waived page charges allow the recipient to publish their research in the Journal of Raptor Research. The recipient must be the primary author and the paper must reflect what the award was for. About Oscar Beingolea This grant was created in 2020 in honor of Oscar Beingolea (1959-2019), who devoted his life to the study of raptors in his native Peru as well as Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, the US, and throughout the Americas. Oscar’s fascination with birds of prey began with falconry, including working as a professional falconer for Fundación Ara in Mexico, and he pioneered the use of the Bicolored Hawk in falconry in Peru. A mentor to many raptor enthusiasts, Oscar nurtured a lifelong passion for Peregrine Falcons and also developed expertise on species including Orange-breasted Falcons, Bicolored Hawks, Tiny Hawks, Grey-bellied Hawks, and Harris’ Hawks. Oscar’s keen interest in raptor breeding biology led him to locate and monitor active nests of Peregrine Falcons and Orange-breasted Falcons in Peru, including the first breeding peregrines recorded in Lima. Oscar also served as a consultant for the Huayco Raptor Breeding Facility in Lima, where he helped breed Bicolored Hawk, Tiny Hawk, Aplomado Falcon, Bat Falcon, Peregrine Falcon and Ornate Hawk-Eagle. He worked with The Peregrine Fund in Panama and advised the Falcon Research Group’s Southern Cross Peregrine Project in Chile. His decades of field research on Peregrine Falcons in Peru informed numerous publications on both their breeding biology and migration, including linking wintering peregrines in Peru with their North American natal and breeding grounds. His raptor conservation work also called attention to the illegal trapping of Peregrine Falcons in Peru for use in pest control. The grant bearing his name will assist others in continuing his legacy of original inquiry, dedicated field research, and enduring commitment to asking and answering questions about raptor ecology and evolution.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We especially encourage projects that bring attention to poorly known species, systems, or questions, and those that include a conservation and/or community engagement component. Priority will be given to proposals from Latin American and/or Caribbean nationals or residents with limited access to other funding.

Ineligibility

Applications that do not focus on raptors in Latin America or the Caribbean will not be considered.