Applications Invited for British Ecological Society's Research Grants

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About the Organization:

The British Ecological Society is a learned society in the field of ecology that was founded in 1913. They are the oldest ecological society in the world. The Society's original objective was "to promote and foster the study of Ecology in its widest sense" and this remains the central theme guiding their activities today. The Society has almost 5000 members of which 14% are students.

Objectives:

They support projects where there is a clear ecological science focus to the work; any other aspects, i.e. sociology, economics, etc., must be clearly integrated into the ecology and scientific goals of the project. The grants are to support work of the highest international standard and applicants need to show how the work will advance ecological science.

Research grants are to provide funding:

• for new and innovative ecological research
• for pump priming projects
• to help early career ecologists to establish an independent research career in ecology

Eligibility and Conditions:

Small Research Grants, up to £5,000:

• These grants are given to individuals, not organisations.
• Only current BES members may apply.
• Applicants cannot use a Research Grant to fund a component of a larger, already funded study. We understand that there may be additional contributors to the project, but our contribution must make up the majority of the project funding, or form a recognisable and distinct component which would otherwise not take place.
• Funding is not available for work that will form part of a degree/masters/PhD/fellowship. Those with fellowships and PhDs that only cover their salary, are eligible to apply.
• Projects can take place anywhere in the world. Applications for projects based outside the UK should demonstrate liaison with collaborating organisations, local environmental agencies, NGOs and/or communities within the country the project is taking place.

Large Research Grants, over £5,000 up to a limit of £20,000:

• These grants are given to individuals, not organisations.
• Only current BES members may apply.
• From January 2020, all applicants who apply for a Large Research Grant are required to have been a member of the BES for at least two years (January 2018) when they submit their application.
• Grants are limited to ecologists at an early stage in their career. ‘Early career’ is defined as less than 5 years full time equivalent research position post- Ph.D. or -D.Phil. experience according to the date of your graduation certificate.
• The investigator must have a Ph.D. or D.Phil., or have submitted a thesis that will have been examined by the time the application is submitted.
• Projects can take place anywhere in the world. Applications for projects based outside the UK should demonstrate liaison with collaborating organisations, local environmental agencies, NGOs and/or communities within the country the project is taking place.

Value:

• Small projects can be awarded up to £5,000 and early career ecologists can apply for funding up to £20,000.
• There are no restrictions on where applicants come from nor where they carry out their research work.
• Reasonable travel costs will be supported. All costs must be clearly justified within the budget section. Any costs that are not justified will not be considered.  Please note that the maximum rate for car travel is 25p/mile.
• Funding is available for the employment of casual and short-term assistance (short term defined as no longer than 11 months), which conforms to national minimum wage. The purchase of small items of equipment which are essential for successful completion of the project and consumable or recurrent costs are also acceptable.

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