Research Grants - Primate Society of Great Britain
Primate Society of Great Britain’s Research Grants support researchers studying primate behaviour, biology and evolution to advance primatological knowledge and strengthen research careers.
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Funder: Primate Society of Great Britain
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (November round) | March 1, 2027 (March round)
Funding Amounts: Typically £250–£1,250 per award; maximum request £1,250
Summary: Supports primatological research outside the Society’s Captive Care and Conservation grant programmes.
Key Information: Applicants must be PSGB members or primate range state nationals.
Description
The Primate Society of Great Britain’s Research Grants support projects that further understanding in primatology, excluding work covered by its Captive Care and Conservation schemes. The Research Sub-Committee administers two funding rounds each year. Its remit spans behaviour, cognition, social organization, biology, health, population dynamics and evolution, with research conducted in settings including field sites, laboratories and museum collections.
Awards are based on the quality and feasibility of the proposed research, alongside the benefit to the applicant or institution. The Society considers researcher development part of advancing primatology and prioritises applications showing that its funding would significantly help the project, career progression or further funding applications. Although awards are small, PSGB highlights the value of its support when seeking funding elsewhere.
