Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI): Biological Anthropology Small Grant Scheme

Summary: 

Research support for Master students focusing on biological anthropology.

Application Deadline Date: 
Monday, March 31, 2025
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
1,500
Academic Area: 

Human population biology; Human genetics; Human ethology; Palaeoanthropology

Description: 

The Royal Anthropological Institute administers a fund which provides grants for research in biological anthropology.

Preference will be given to those applications which lie within human population biology, human genetics, human ethology and palaeoanthropology.

Award Purpose: 
Research
Year In School: 
Masters
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 

Eligibility

  • There are no restrictions on age, sex, religion, ethnic origin or nationality.
  • Grants will not be made for undergraduate fieldwork projects.
  • Individuals already in possession of a doctorate are not eligible.
  • Grants are not made for library research, for University fees or for subsistence in the applicant’s home institution.
  • Funds cannot be awarded for a joint research project, but individuals who are members of such a project can apply for a grant, provided that its leader holds a PhD or is similarly qualified
  • Permission to undertake field research must be cleared with the relevant authorities and communities before an application is submitted.
Specializations: 
People, Equity, and the Environment
Date Updated: 
Monday, March 3, 2025
Recurring: 
Annual - March
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Foreign Nationals
DACA
Amount: 
1500