Policy and Evolutionary Biology (PEB) Funds
Forecasted
Policy and Evolutionary Biology (PEB) Funds support evolutionary biologists’ meetings and actions on research’s policy and societal impact, strengthening its contribution to societal challenges.
Funder: European Society for Evolutionary Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically €500–€2,000 per project; larger amounts may be considered where justified
Summary: Supports member-organised meetings and actions addressing the policy and societal impact of evolutionary biology research.
Key Information: Most applicants on a proposal must be ESEB members before the call deadline.
Description
The Policy and Evolutionary Biology (PEB) Funds are administered by the European Society for Evolutionary Biology’s Policy Committee. The programme supports activities focused on the policy and/or societal impact of evolutionary biology research, including local meetings on policy, societal impact and related issues, and actions intended to influence policy. Its first annual call launched in 2026.
The programme aims to help evolutionary biologists explore policy involvement and strengthen the contribution of evolutionary biology to societal challenges. Activities may take place worldwide. Selection prioritises relevance to evolutionary biology, a clear policy link, breadth and depth of impact, and benefits to early-career researchers. Successful activities must provide evidence of policy and/or wider impact.
