About
The Raptor Research Foundation is an international scientific society dedicated to the accumulation and dissemination of scientific knowledge about raptors (birds of prey). The organization advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey through peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of Raptor Research, annual conferences, and research grants. Its membership includes leading raptor specialists, professional scientists, educators, wildlife managers, conservationists, students, and amateur raptor enthusiasts working to resolve raptor conservation issues on an international scale.
Funding Opportunities
Early-career Raptor Researcher Travel Grants
The Early-career Raptor Researcher Travel Awards are given to up to three early-career researchers who are no more than three years after graduation or receiving a degree. The award supports researchers who are the senior author and presenter of a paper or poster to be presented at the RRF (Raptor Research Foundation) annual meeting. The grant specifically targets individuals with the greatest financial need and provides $700 in travel funding plus a free 1-year membership to the Raptor Research Foundation. Recipients must submit a cover letter, a one-page project description detailing the significance of their research, methods, analytical approach, and results, as well as a letter of recommendation from their major professor that evaluates their academic abilities and potential contributions to raptor biology.
Partners for Raptors Lifetime Achievement Award
The Partners for Raptors Lifetime Achievement Award honors outstanding individuals who have dedicated their lives to raptor research and conservation. These notable awardees are recognized for their significant contributions to the study and conservation of birds of prey, as well as their outstanding achievements gained through innovative field work, impactful collaborative partnerships, and a lifetime of inclusive interactions with their peers and the public focused on raptors. This is a joint award originally given by the Raptor Research Foundation in partnership with The Peregrine Fund. Going forward, the organization welcomes partnerships with other raptor-oriented organizations, depending on the nominee's involvement with both the proposing organization and RRF. The award is intended to complement RRF's Hamerstrom (primarily academic focused) and Cade (primarily conservation focused) awards. This is a non-monetary award, designated with a plaque and a RRF resolution honoring the awardee.
James Koplin Student Travel Grant
The James Koplin Student Travel Grant supports student researchers in raptor biology by providing travel funding to attend the Raptor Research Foundation annual meeting. Awards are given to up to six students who are senior authors and presenters of a paper or poster at the RRF meeting. The grant honors James Koplin, a long-standing RRF member and educator who passed away in 1987. In his 20-plus years as an educator, thousands of young scientists took his courses in wildlife ecology, management, and population dynamics. Recipients must be students who have not received the award in previous years while working on the same degree. Applicants with the greatest financial need receive the greatest consideration. The award includes up to $700 in travel support plus a free 1-year membership to the Raptor Research Foundation.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 12
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- raptorresearchfoundation.org
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