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Raptor Research Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Dean Amadon Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Dean Amadon Research Grant Program is an annual research funding opportunity offered by the Raptor Research Foundation (RRF).The program is designed to support scientists, researchers, and conservationists conducting focused research in raptor biology, specifically in the areas of systematics, taxonomy, and geographic distribution of raptor species.
AMOUNT: Up to $4,500 plus waived page charges. The waived page charges allow the recipient to publish their research in the Journal of Raptor Research. The recipient must be the primary author and the paper must reflect what the award was for.
The program is open to individuals actively engaged in raptor research.
Eligible Applicants
Researchers working on raptor biology
Scientists studying raptor systematics, taxonomy, or distribution
Individuals capable of serving as primary author on a peer-reviewed publication
There are no explicit geographic restrictions stated, but applicants must be able to complete and publish the proposed research.
TO APPLY: Submit:
• A cover letter highlighting the motivations, objectives, and expected outcomes of the study (1 page).
• The applicant’s CV.
• A proposal of no more than five pages, including:
o Background and justification (need)
o Study objectives and methods
o A budget detailing how funds will be spent
o A list of other funding sources, both requested and received
o Expected results
o Literature cited (maximum one page)
• A photograph of the applicant, preferably in the field, to be used when awards are announced.
Apply for Raptor Research Foundation Dean Amadon Research Grant Program
