Early-career Raptor Researcher Travel Grants

About this opportunity

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.

3 awards

research raptor research ornithology birds of prey wildlife biology avian ecology raptors bird conservation

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Region

Global

Years from Degree

Up to 4 years

How to apply

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter · research_proposal · letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Selection committee evaluates applications with greatest consideration given to applicants with greatest financial need. Letters of recommendation are weighted heavily and should evaluate academic abilities, research significance, and potential contributions to raptor biology.

Additional benefits

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Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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