Leslie Brown Research Grant
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Leslie Brown Research Grant supports researchers studying African birds of prey and sharing information about them, funding work that advances knowledge, conservation, and community awareness.
Funder: Raptor Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 plus waived Journal of Raptor Research page charges; one grant annually
Summary: Supports research and dissemination of information on African birds of prey to advance knowledge and conservation.
Key Information: Applications that do not focus on African raptors will not be reviewed for funding.
Description
The Leslie Brown Research Grant, administered by the Raptor Research Foundation, provides financial assistance for research and the dissemination of information on African birds of prey. It commemorates Leslie Brown, a raptor conservation biologist who settled in Kenya and studied African raptors, including the ten species of eagles nesting at Eagle Hill.
Supported work has examined population status, distribution, reproductive biology, movements, habitat requirements, and conservation threats affecting vultures, eagles, owls, and other raptors across Africa. Past projects have addressed land-use impacts, lead exposure in vultures, illegal owl egg trade, and wind turbine collision risk for eagles. The grant has also supported community training in raptor identification and monitoring, conservation awareness, and educational outreach.
