PSGB Research Grants

PSGB Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Primate Society of Great Britain
Amount: Up to £1,250
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The PSGB Research Grants, awarded by the Primate Society of Great Britain, provide up to £1,250 twice yearly for primatological research. While these grants are modest, they significantly enhance applicants' prospects for securing additional funding. Open to PSGB members and primate range state nationals, grants focus on projects that advance the understanding of primatology, excluding captive care and conservation. Successful applicants may receive free PSGB membership for the duration of their grant.

Overview

The Research Sub-Committee (RSC) awards grants twice a year to the value of up to £1,250. Awards are intended to assist with primatological research in any area, except for those covered by the Captive Care and Conservation Grants. Although the financial value of the grants is small (typically not exceeding £1,250) it should be remembered that support from the PSGB is invaluable when applying for money from other sources. Candidates should not apply to more than one sub-committee for funds for the same project or in any one year, but decide which best represents their chosen research topic. Grants are awarded based on the quality of the primatological research proposed, although maximising benefit to the individual or institution is also a consideration.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposals are invited for grants to assist:Research of benefit to furthering understanding in any area of primatology, excluding captive care and conservationPSGB Grants are open to PSGB members and to primate range state nationals who are not members. Range state nationals who are successful with a grant application will be given free PSGB membership for the duration of their grant.Only those projects judged to have specific attainable goals that will further understanding within primatology will be considered. Whilst the applicant may also apply for a Conservation or Captive Care grant they may not do so in any one year or for the same project unless it may be clearly partitioned into general research goals and conservation or captive care goals. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Grants will only be awarded to members of PSGB.

Ineligibility

Although it is recognised that humans are primates, projects focused purely on humans will not be funded as grants are available elsewhere for this work.  Research of a comparative nature involving human subjects is eligible.Work that has already started is rarely funded by the RWP although specific parts of an ongoing project requiring funds (e.g., laboratory / analysis / training / dissemination costs) may be.