Raptor Research Foundation is currently accepting applications for its African Raptor Leadership Research Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Raptor Research Foundation African Raptor Leadership Research Grant
The African Raptor Leadership Grant goal is to to forward conservation of African raptors by increasing the number of raptor champions in Africa by 30% over the next 10 years by providing education and mentorship opportunities to residents of African countries.
Benefits of Raptor Research Foundation African Raptor Leadership Research Grant
- With Up to $10,000. Amount awarded will vary depending on available funding and the level of support already available to the student.
Raptor Research Foundation African Raptor Leadership Research Grant Requirements
- Only students may apply. This grant does not provide direct support to mentors.
- Prior university acceptance to an MSc or Honors program at one of the three universities mentioned above. If full acceptance on the course is not possible at the time of application, then proof of application for the course, an indication that you meet the eligibility requirements, and a letter of support from a prospective supervisor or course convenor is required.
Application Date and Process
TO APPLY: Submit
- Applicant’s CV.
- Proof of acceptance to one of the three eligible universities listed above. Or proof of application for the course, and an indication that you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Research Proposal of 3-5 pages that includes:
- Describe the conservation issue your project addresses
- Study objectives and methods
- Expected impacts (describe the potential conservation outcomes of your project and how those outcomes may come about)
- Literature cited (<1 page)
- Budget detailing how funds will be spent.
- Name, institution and contact information of your in-country and academic student advisor.
- Two letters of support from your student advisor or prospective advisor, and another professional familiar with your work and capabilities, particularly as it may relate to African raptors or other wildlife species.
- A list of other funding sources applied for or received.
- A statement responding to the following:
- Describe how your past experiences have primed you for African raptor leadership
- Describe the mentoring you wish to access alongside your project and how this will help empower your African raptor leadership.
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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