BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY SMALL GRANT SCHEME

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    Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers to apply for the RAI Biological Anthropology Small Grant Scheme, administered by the Royal Anthropological Institute. This scheme provides funding to support field-based research in biological anthropology, with priority given to projects that advance understanding of human biological diversity and evolution.

Programme Overview
The grant supports research in key areas of biological anthropology, particularly:

  • Human population biology

  • Human genetics

  • Human ethology

  • Palaeoanthropology

The scheme is designed to support early-stage researchers undertaking fieldwork-based studies that contribute to scientific knowledge in these areas.

Funding Support

  • Awards of up to £1,500

  • Grants are typically paid at the start of the fieldwork period

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to applicants of all nationalities and backgrounds

  • Applicants must not hold a PhD at the time of application

  • Not open to undergraduate fieldwork projects

  • Funding is not provided for:

    • Library-based research

    • University tuition fees

    • Subsistence at the applicant’s home institution

  • Applications must be submitted by individual researchers (not joint applications), although individuals within a larger research project may apply

  • Applicants must have obtained necessary permissions from relevant authorities and communities before submitting their application

Application Requirements

  • Applications must be submitted electronically as a PDF via email

  • A reference letter must be submitted separately by a referee

  • Applicants must follow the prescribed application format and guidelines provided by the Institute

Reporting Requirements
Successful applicants are required to:

  • Submit an interim report during fieldwork

  • Submit a final report at the conclusion of the research

Failure to provide a satisfactory final report may result in a request for repayment of the grant.

Application Deadline

  • 31 March (annually)

How to Apply
Applicants should obtain the application guidelines, forms, and referee templates from the Royal Anthropological Institute website or by contacting the Assistant Director (Administration). Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email as instructed in the call.

For more info: RAI Biological Anthropology Small Grant Scheme - Royal Anthropological Institute

This grant provides an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers at KNUST to undertake field-based research in biological anthropology and contribute to advancing knowledge in human evolution and related disciplines.