Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) Interdisciplinary Workshop Grants

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    Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible applicants to apply for the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) Interdisciplinary Workshop Grants, which support collaborative scientific dialogue at the intersection of animal behaviour and other disciplines.

Programme Overview
This grant programme funds small interdisciplinary workshops that bring together researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds to explore questions at the interface of animal behaviour and fields such as physics, engineering, genetics, and psychology. The aim is to stimulate new collaborations, share knowledge, and develop innovative research directions.

Key Details

  • Funder: Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Maximum Funding: Up to GBP 5,000

  • Application Deadline: 01 October 2026

Eligibility

  • Open to academic institutions

  • Eligible applicants include early-career to established researchers and graduate students

  • Applicants must propose interdisciplinary engagement in animal behaviour research

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

  • Organisation of interdisciplinary scientific workshops

  • Collaborative discussions between animal behaviour and other scientific disciplines

  • Development of new research ideas and partnerships

  • Knowledge exchange across fields

Disciplines

  • Ethology

  • Animal Biochemistry

  • Biological Physics

  • Biomedical Engineering

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Promoting interdisciplinary research in animal behaviour

  • Strengthening collaboration between biology and physical/engineering sciences

  • Supporting emerging research networks and ideas

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
http://www.asab.org/workshop-grants/

Applicants are expected to present a clear workshop concept, demonstrate strong interdisciplinary relevance, and outline how the activity will foster new research collaborations and scientific innovation.