Key Dates

Applications for the 2010 Professor Allen Keast Research Award are now open. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March 2010.

Eligibility

Applications unrelated to native Australian birds are not eligible.

Post-graduate students (including honours) from a range of institutions around Australia are eligible for funding. Students must be studying at an Australian institute and grants are awarded on the strict understanding that funds will be exempt from institutional administration charges.

The award is for research only (i.e. there is no conference/travel component). Students requiring funding for conferences should apply for a Stuart Leslie Bird Research Award.

Applications in the following areas are encouraged:

• Field work on the behaviour and ecology of native Australian birds
• Conservation biology of threatened native birds and management of their habitats

Grant value

Typically, grants of between $500 and $5000 are awarded for research projects. Grants are renewable for 2-3 years, provided satisfactory progress is made and reporting requirements are met. Preference is given to supporting researchers at an early stage of their research program.

Assessment

Applications will be assessed by at least two senior scientists from Birds Australia and/or external referees. Funds are limited and, regrettably, not all applications can be funded.

How to Apply

Download PAKRA Application Form

Further details can be obtained from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Birds Australia's National Office.