Funding opportunities for field research in the tropics
One of the most important steps in planning field research is securing the necessary funding. This list includes opportunities for funding in the biological sciences and conservation that cover at least some aspects of field work, including travel, equipment, and/or station fees. If you would like us to list your opportunity here, please contact us.
Arteaga Species Discovery Fund
The Arteaga Species Discovery Fund is the first fund dedicated exclusively to the discovery of new animal species. Created by biologist Alejandro Arteaga and former President of Ecuador Rosalía Arteaga, the fund aims to help accelerate the rate of animal species discovery and support young taxonomists. It provides small grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who are working on new species descriptions.
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity Visiting Researcher Awards
The “Mr. Carl Wisler and Dr. Midge Smith Visiting Researcher Endowment” provides awards to Lepidoptera researchers to enable them to visit and work at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity (MGCL).
The awards are intended to facilitate the use of our collections, provide new opportunities for collaboration, and help curate and enhance the McGuire collections through the expertise of visiting researchers.
Award amount: Up to $1000. Requests for additional funds may be considered.
Eligibility: Awards support any qualified visitor (student, amateur, professional) wishing to conduct research in the MGCL collections.
MGCL host: Prior to applying for an award, applicants should contact an appropriate member of staff (e.g., faculty or collections managers) or postdoctoral researcher at the MGCL who will serve as their host. The host should be in support of the application, advise the applicant about travel logistics, and facilitate access to the collections during the applicant’s visit.
Application requirements: Prospective visitors should submit an application form by email to Dr. Keith R. Willmott (kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu). There is no current deadline, applications are considered as they are received.