Royal Entomological Society: Small Project Grant

Royal Entomological Society: Small Project Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Royal Entomological Society
Amount: Up to £3,000
Last Updated: March 07, 2025

Summary

The Royal Entomological Society's Small Project Grant supports innovative insect research worldwide, aimed at enhancing our understanding of insect science. Eligible applicants include RES members and individual researchers collaborating with NGOs. This grant is intended for standalone studies, not part of larger projects or existing programs. Funding cannot be used for tuition, conference attendance, or equipment costs exceeding £1,000, ensuring it is directed toward advancing specific research initiatives in entomology.

Overview

The Royal Entomological Society is awarding grants which aim to support work of the highest publishable and international standard. Applicants will need to show how the project will advance our understanding of insect science as a standalone study which is not a component of a larger project, programme or grant. Small Project grants can be used for new and innovative insect research, including applying an established methodology to a understudied insect species or a new methodology to a well-studied species. These grants aim to focus on insect species anywhere in the world.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. RES Fellows, Members or Student Members worldwideIndividuals Individual researchers collaborating with international NGOs, organizations, etc.Only RES members may apply You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Organisations RES Associate Members Projects of previously rejected applications Research which is a part of a larger project Research part of an undergraduate, postgraduate, or fellowship programme Expeditions Applicants cannot use a Small Project Grant to fund a component of a wider study or research programme that is already funded. Projects that form part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or existing fellowship will not be considered.This grant will not supplement the salary of the applicant.Grant does not cover tuition, course fees or scholarships Grant will not fund total equipment costs over £1,000This grant will not fund attendance at a conference. This grant will not fund publication costs.