British Herpetological Society (BHS): Seeking Applications for Students Grant Scheme

Deadline: 1 December 2017

The British Herpetological Society (BHS) is seeking applications for its small grants program “Student Grant Scheme”, aimed at supporting fieldwork and other research costs.

The Scheme is intended to promote a scientific interest in herpetology through short, well-defined research projects with clear aims and demonstrable applications to our understanding of herpetology, and/or to herpetofauna conservation. Projects which benefit species of conservation concern are likely to be favoured.

Funding Information

The Scheme offers small grants, normally not exceeding £300 (approximately US $450).

Eligibility Criteria

• The scheme is open to students and research projects in any country, but applications from countries where funds are relatively easy to obtain (e.g. the USA) may be at a disadvantage.
• Applicants do not have to be BHS members, though this is encouraged. Decisions are made on the merit of each application.
• Undergraduate and master’s-level postgraduate students are the intended focus of the Scheme, but PhD students will be eligible if the research is completed within one year.
• The objectives, methodologies and ethical standards of projects should be consistent with the aims of the Society. For example, work involving euthanasia must present a strong case, such as a clear conservation benefit.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by email to the BHS Research Committee Chair (details below), setting out in no more than 2000 words the following:

• Applicant’s name, address, telephone, email
• Course, stage, institution
• Project title
• Project proposal:
  • Aims
  • Background / previous research
  • Methodology, planned analyses
  • Timescale
  • Planned expenditure
  • Other funding sources (if any)
• Personal skills / experience

For more information, please visit BHS Student Grant Scheme.