The RES Goodman Fund
Up to £3,000 to Advance Public Understanding of Insect Science
| Funding available: | Up to £3,000. |
| Purpose | Public education and engagement in insect physiology and behaviour |
| Who can apply: | RES Fellows, Members and Student Members |
| Timeline: | There are three application periods in 2026:
8 March to 31 March;
1 April to 19 June;
20 June to 2 October |
What we fund
Goodman Fund Criteria
These grants aim to fund projects that support at least one of the following:
- the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of all aspects of insect physiology and behaviour, thereby promoting the control and conservation of insect species
Who Can Apply
- Applicants must be a RES Fellow, Member or Student Member – visit our Membership Pages to find the level of membership that best suits you. (Associate Members are not eligible).
- Goodman Fund grants are awarded to individuals, not organisations.
- Applications are open worldwide.
Key Dates
There are three application periods in 2026:
- First round: 2 March – 31 March
- Second round: 1 April – 19 June
- Third round: 20 June – 2 October
Applicants will be notified within two months of the closing date.
Assessment Criteria
Strong applications will demonstrate that the project:
- Clearly meets the objectives of the Goodman Fund (listed above)
- Clearly describes how the project relates to insect behaviour and/or physiology and/or other entomological disciplines.
- Has well-defined aims, impacts and outcomes and detail on how they will be measures, alongside a detailed description of project including context /rationale, aims and methods.
- Has clear target audience(s) and plans for engaging them.
- Has strong public engagement and educational value
- Has considered scope for future continuation.
- Has taken steps to minimise barriers to participation
Projects must not be primary research studies and must focus on communication, education, or outreach.
Applications must include a detailed breakdown of how funds will be used.
Funding Conditions
- Maximum grant: £3,000
- Reasonable travel costs may be supported
- Essential equipment or resource creation may be funded
- Living and subsistence costs may be considered where essential to the project
Funding is not available for:
- Overheads
- Salary supplementation for applicants or collaborators
- Total equipment costs over £1,000
All costs must be clearly justified in the application. RES contribution must be acknowledged in any publication or publicity that may arise from the project and we should be notified about any publication or publicity that arises.
Repeat Applications and Other Restrictions
- Successful applicants may not reapply for a Goodman Fund Grant for 24 months[RB1]
- Projects previously rejected will be rejected again without review
- Failure to submit a satisfactory report within three months will lead to disqualification from future RES grants
- Projects taking place outside the applicant’s country must demonstrate collaboration with relevant local organisations, agencies, NGOs, or communities.
The following will NOT be considered:
- Projects forming part of a wider funded research programme
- Primary research projects
- Expedition participation (unless part of a standalone qualifying project)
- Conference attendance, unless part of a wider public-facing event. (Please see the Conference Participation Grant if you are seeking funding for this.)
- Scholarly publication costs. (Please visit our Journals pages for information about publishing in RES Journals.)
Applicants must obtain all relevant permissions and permits.
Application Process
- Please fill out the Goodman Fund Application Form.
- After application, you will be invited to take part in our EDI survey (optional)
- You can expect a decision within two months
Adjudication: RES Outreach Committee
Reporting Requirements
Choice of:
- Antenna magazine or RES website article (~250 words plus images)
- Short video for RES youtube channel
- INSTAR magazine article (for young people)
- Other similar output
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