Awards Supporting the Future of Lepidoptera Conservation
The Xerces Society's Awards Supporting the Future of Lepidoptera Conservation fund student research advancing butterfly and moth conservation science.
Funder: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $5,000 each; two honorable mentions (no financial award); one-year project duration
Summary: Annual awards for student-led research advancing butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) conservation science.
Key Information: Open to both graduate and undergraduate students globally; research must focus on Lepidoptera conservation.
Description
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers annual awards to support student-led research in Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) conservation, fostering the next generation of conservation scientists. These awards honor the Society’s legacy in butterfly conservation and the memory of Joan Mosenthal DeWind. The program supports innovative research addressing key conservation issues, such as habitat loss, pesticide impacts, or pollinator resources, with the goal of advancing science and conservation action for Lepidoptera.
