The RES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grant
Grants awarded up to £3,000 to projects with focus on equality, diversity and inclusion in the entomological community.
| Funding available: | Up to £3,000 per grant |
| Purpose: | Supporting projects that advance equality, diversity and inclusion in entomology. |
| Who can apply: | Full Members, Fellows, and Student Members |
| Deadline: | Friday 17 July 2026 |
About RES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grants
People attending a conference run by Jumantik Training with PERTUNI Indonesia – people with visual disabilities play an active role in efforts to prevent dengue fever
(Supported by the RES EDI Grant 2025)
Our EDI Grants support projects that make a meaningful contribution to 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.
What we fund
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 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.
Who Can Apply
- 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.
Key Dates
- Deadline: Friday 17 July 2026
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome within two months of the closing date
Assessment Criteria
Applications are assessed against these criteria:
- Scientific quality – 30%
- Justification of need – 30%
- Impact – 30%
- Financial viability and budgeting – 10%
Strong applications will clearly demonstrate:
- a viable and realistic project plan and timetable with easy-to-understand milestones and activities clearly stated.
- why this project is needed for the named beneficiaries.
- what will change as a result of the grant
- that the project supports the scientific community, insect-related research and / or individuals working in, or impacted by insect science
- that funding of the project will provide value for money
- that the funding is well spent on this proposed project
Collaboration with individuals and organisations within or beyond the entomological community is encouraged to increase reach and impact.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted using the official EDI Grant application form.
- Applicants will be invited to complete an EDI form after application
- Adjudication is managed by the RES EDI Committee
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome within two months of the closing date
Please direct any queries to info@royensoc.co.uk
Reporting Requirements
- Antenna magazine or RES website article (~250 words plus images)
- Short video for RES YouTube channel which can be shared at Ento
- INSTAR magazine article (for young people)
- Other similar output (to be agreed with RES)
Successful Recipients
Following our call for applications to our EDI Grant Scheme 2025, we were delighted to receive a range of excellent project proposals from our membership community. Applications were received from Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Zambia and a whole host of other countries from around the world.
The Society champions EDI in the entomological community and having received such a great number of strong applications, our governance board decided to grant funding to five applicants, supporting projects by members across four countries. We congratulate all of the winners, with a list of their names and project titles below:
- Ben Hawthorne, UK – What is an Entomologist?
- Dr Sajad Hussain Mir, India – Insects, Inclusion, and Identity: Engaging Ethnic and Rural Communities in Entomology
- Clara Montgomery, UK – Plants, Pollinators and People
- Simao Vasconcelos, Brazil – Inform, Support, Include: Encouraging LGBT+ Students in Scientific Research in Entomology
- Juli R Wuliandari, Indonesia – Inclusive Entomological Engagement for Dengue Vector Control in Endemic Rural Communities of Central Java, Indonesia
We look forward to sharing project reports from our successful 2025 applicants soon.
Queries should be addressed to: info@royensoc.co.uk
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