Palaeontological Association Research Grants

Palaeontological Association Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Palaeontological Association
Amount: Up to £10,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Palaeontological Association Research Grants offer up to £10,000 GBP to support innovative palaeontological research projects. Eligible applicants must be Association members with a PhD and a proven research track record. Proposals should align with the Association's charitable aims, and preference is given to single-purpose applications. Notably, funding for investigator salaries is rare, and current PhD students are ineligible. This grant aims to foster quality research and future funding opportunities.

Overview

Awards are made to assist palaeontological research up to a maximum value of £10,000 GBP per award. Normally, grants should support a single research project, or a ‘proof of concept’ proposal with an aim of supporting future applications to national research funding bodies. Field-based projects are also eligible, but the scientific objectives and outcomes of the research must be made clear. Proposals will be ranked on the following criteria: Scientific quality of research, novelty and timeliness, likely outputsFeasibilityValue for money and cost effectivenessThe scientific track record of the investigator

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be members of the Association and will normally have a PhD and a successful track record as an independent scientific investigator.Applications for investigator’s salary costs will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and if awarded all legal and financial liability will lie with the applicant.Proposals must fit with the charitable aims of the Association. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Applicants are advised that the Association does not offer funding for the following costs, and hence none of these items may be included in any budget proposal submitted to the Association:Core funding or overheads for institutions. Individual items of equipment over £1000 GBP, sites, buildings or other capital expenditure    A shortfall resulting from a withdrawal of or deficiency in public finance.     Student tuition fees and summer research bursaries other than Undergraduate Research Bursaries.Current PhD students (i.e. those who have not yet been awarded a PhD by the application deadline) are not eligible for this scheme and instead should consider the Small Grants Scheme.