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RES Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grant

Royal Entomological Society

Grants awarded up to £3,000 to projects with focus on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the entomological community.

Funding available:	Up to £3,000 per grant
Purpose:	Supporting projects that advance equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in entomology.
Who can apply:	Full Members, Fellows, and Student Members
Deadline:	Friday 17 July 2026

Our EDI Grants support projects that make a meaningful contribution to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the entomological community.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in entomology. Projects may be based anywhere in the world and may benefit any part of the wider entomological community.

This grant is not for ongoing activities but is to support new initiatives or a clearly identified new element to an existing activity.

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We award grants of up to £3,000 to support new initiatives or clearly defined new elements of existing work, that place EDI at their core.

Projects must clearly demonstrate how they will strengthen equity, equality, diversity and inclusion within entomology.

 Some examples of projects, events and activities that this fund can cover include:

Entomological history projects that celebrate ethnic diversity and heritage which can lead to more involvement of underrepresented groups in entomology
An entomology-focussed citizen science project providing technology, visual aids, sign language interpretation or alternative communication methods within a field/laboratory setting specifically used by individuals with hearing impairments
Workshops/networking events that amplify women’s and girl’s voices, encouraging a greater diversity of contributions in entomology
A university-led careers event, specifically supporting early career LGBTQ+ groups with entomological pursuits
Activities that promote intergenerational connections in the entomological community
Community research on EDI best practice

See the bottom of this webpage for examples of previously funded projects.

Key Dates

Deadline: Friday 17 July 2026
Applicants will be notified of the outcome within two months of the closing date

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong focus on insect science (highest predictor)

This is the most important factor across nearly all RES funding schemes.

RES Small Project Grants specifically support projects with a primary focus on insect science, and reviewers prioritize work that advances understanding of insects and entomology. Projects on other arthropods may be considered, but insect-focused research receives priority.

Competitive topics include:

Insect ecology
Evolutionary entomology
Insect conservation
Agricultural entomology
Medical and veterinary entomology
Insect physiology and behavior
Taxonomy and systematics

2. Innovation and contribution to knowledge (very high predictor)

RES explicitly states that Small Project Grants support new and innovative insect research and aim to fund work of a high publishable standard. Projects that:

Apply new methods
Explore understudied species
Address important entomological questions
Generate novel findings

are particularly competitive.

3. Clear scientific quality and feasibility

Successful applications generally demonstrate:

Well-defined aims
Strong methodology
Realistic timelines
Achievable objectives
Clear outputs and outcomes

Because many RES grants are relatively small (typically up to £3,000), reviewers look for focused projects that can realistically be completed within available resources.

4. Potential for publication and broader scientific impact

RES aims to support work of the highest publishable and international standard. Projects likely to produce:

Peer-reviewed publications
New datasets
Novel scientific insights
Contributions to global entomological knowledge

tend to perform well.

5. Early-career researcher development

A notable RES priority is supporting students and early-career researchers.

Although applications are accepted from all career stages, RES specifically encourages applications from:

Undergraduate researchers
Postgraduate students
PhD candidates
Early-career entomologists

Several dedicated schemes, including Higher Education Bursaries and Student Outreach Funds, are designed to build future entomology capacity.

6. Strong engagement with the entomological community

For outreach, education, and EDI-focused schemes, competitive proposals often demonstrate:

Public engagement
Science communication
Educational value
Community impact
Diversity and inclusion benefits

Projects that broaden participation in entomology or increase public understanding of insect science align strongly with RES strategic priorities.

7. Membership and society involvement

Many RES grants require applicants to be:

Fellows
Members
Student Members

Active involvement in the entomological community and engagement with RES activities can strengthen competitiveness, particularly for member-only schemes.

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Eligibility Requirements

RES Fellows
RES Members
RES Student Members

Members may work with third-party organisations; however, the member must be the named applicant and grant holder.

Please note: Associate Members are not eligible to apply for this grant.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Royal Entomological Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: The Mansion House Chiswell Green Lane St Albans, AL2 3NS

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