Deborah BanDrosky Awards
The Deborah BanDrosky Awards from The Xerces Society fund student research that advances the conservation of declining invertebrate species through rigorous scientific study.
Funder: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (application opens) | December 31, 2026 (application closes) | January 7, 2027 (proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically two awards of $5,000 each; paid in a single installment to recipients.
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate student research that advances conservation of declining invertebrate species.
Description
The Deborah BanDrosky Awards, administered by The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, recognize and support students in higher education conducting research on invertebrate conservation. The awards are designed to foster scientific studies that generate actionable insights for the protection of imperiled invertebrate groups, such as native bees, butterflies, fireflies, tiger beetles, and freshwater mollusks. The program honors Deborah BanDrosky’s legacy by encouraging rigorous, impactful research that directly benefits declining invertebrate populations.
