The RES Student Outreach Fund
Grants awarded up to £500 to support the student-led communication and public engagement in entomology.
Student Outreach Fund at a Glance
| Funding available | Up to £500. |
| Purpose | Support student-led communication and public engagement |
| Who can apply | RES Student Members |
| Timeline | There are three rounds in 2026:
2- 31 March;
1 April – 19 June;
20 June – 2 October. |
What we fund
RES Student Outreach Fund Criteria
Grants to support the communication and public engagement activities of students in entomology and can include activities for Insect Week
Grants to support activities which further ONE or more of the Society’s Strategic Objectives.
RES Strategic Priorities:
- Support and advance the study and practice of insect science
- Increase public understanding of insect science.
- Empower and support the entomological community.
- Advance on the Grand Challenges in Entomology by supporting cutting-edge science and innovation
Examples of funded activities could include public engagement events, outreach activities, communication projects, Insect Week activities and community-based initiatives
Who can apply
Applicants must be RES Student Members: Undergraduate or Postgraduate students
Key Dates
There are three application periods scheduled for 2026:
- First round: 2 March – 31 March 2026
- Second round: 1 April – 19 June 2026
- Third round: 20 June – 2 October 2026
Applications should be submitted at least three months prior to the expedition or event.
Assessment Criteria
Strong applications will demonstrate that the project:
- Clearly meets the criteria of the RES Student Outreach 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 award: £500
- Projects should be submitted at least three months before the event or expedition.
- Successful applicants may not reapply for this grant within 24 months.
Application Process
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
Successful applications
2025
Maryam Anjum: Public Outreach Initiative to Enhance Interest and Awareness in Entomology in Pakistan
Molly Moseley: Sheffield Bugfest 2025
Ritabrata Chowdhury: The good, the bad and the monstrous: Insects in mythology, literature and media
Stephanie Glendinning: EntoBites
Billy Amugune: Life Beneath Our Feet: Community Learning for Tungiasis Prevention in Vihiga County
Mohsin Rasool: Beat Dengue Together: Mosquito Awareness & Action in Faisalabad
Jakob Wiil: Insects of the St Andrews Botantic Garden: A Community Bioblitz Initiative
Rafiya Reyaz: Patterns of Nature: Introducing Young Girls to Entomology through Art and Innovation
Brandon Collier: EntoIndiana: A Seminar on Accessible, Community-Based Entomology and Ecology in Southern Indiana
Charlotte Wood: Aberdeen Insect Week
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