Michele Panuccio Research Grant
Forecasted
Michele Panuccio Research Grant supports young researchers conducting field studies in the European region to advance the scientific understanding of raptor migration and conservation.
Funder: Raptor Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant annually, up to $3,500 plus waived Journal of Raptor Research page charges
Summary: Supports young researchers conducting field research on raptor migration and conservation in the European region.
Key Information: Applicants must be no more than 35 years old.
Description
The Michele Panuccio Memorial Grant is administered by the Raptor Research Foundation to support field research on raptor migration and conservation in the European region. Established by Panuccio’s parents in 2021, the fund honors the Italian ornithologist and ecologist whose research centered on migration monitoring, particularly along the Italian-Tunisian flyway and across the Mediterranean.
The grant reflects Panuccio’s commitment to rigorous field observation and the scientific study of birds of prey. His work included research on Greek Short-toed Snake Eagle migration strategies and standardized monitoring at the Strait of Messina using visual observation and radar. The program supports young researchers and helps disseminate funded findings through waived publication page charges in the Journal of Raptor Research.
