Description

The Animal Behavior Society’s annual Developing Nations Research Grant Competition provides financial support for scientific studies of animal behavior conducted in developing countries. It supports current ABS student members as well as more established researchers, with awards intended for research conducted within one year of receiving the funds.

The program defines developing countries using the World Bank’s income classifications, excluding all high-income economies. It is distinct from the Society’s Student Research Grants Competition, although both use the same online application system and shared submission guidelines. Developing-country student members may receive both types of grants, but not in the same year. Proposals are assessed for conceptual significance, intellectual merit, feasibility, and their diversity, equity, and inclusion statement.