Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant

Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Raptor Research Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 07, 2026

Summary

The Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant supports raptor research and conservation, particularly for students and amateurs with limited funding options. Established in 1983 in memory of Steve Tully, a dedicated raptor biologist who tragically passed away in 1978, the grant provides up to $2,000 and covers publication charges in the Journal of Raptor Research. It aims to encourage the study and conservation of raptors, reflecting Tully's passion for these birds.

Overview

The Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant is given to support research, and conservation of raptors especially to students and amateurs with limited access to alternative funding. The award is given in memory of Steve Tully, a young raptor biologist, who lost his life in an automobile accident in 1978. About Stephen Tully The Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant was established in 1983. The grant honors the memory of Steve Tully, who died as a result of a car accident in 1978, at age 21. Steve was a falconer with an enthusiastic interest in raptor biology. It was a measure of Steve’s dedication to raptors that he was searching for his trained Red-tailed Hawk immediately after the accident when he tragically died of internal hemorrhaging before he received treatment for his injuries. Steve’s family and friends established the grant in homage to him and to perpetuate the conservation and study of the raptors he loved in life. A Colorado resident, Steve was married to Babette (née Cranson), another early RRF member. Amount Up to $2,000 plus waived page charges to publish the research in the Journal of Raptor Research.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The recipient must be the primary author and the paper must reflect what the award was for.

Ineligibility

Agency proposals are not accepted.