Varley Gradwell Travelling Fellowship 2026 - awarded for support of fieldwork, travel & other activity in the field of insect ecology

VARLEY GRADWELL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP 2026

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Applications are invited for the Varley-Gradwell Travelling Fellowship in Insect Ecology 2026. Fellowships of up to £2,500 in value are awarded for the support of fieldwork, travel and other activity in the field of insect ecology.

Applications are judged on their practicality and potential to make a contribution to insect ecology. Preference is given to those in their early post-doctoral years, but strong applications from those at the post-graduate level have been successful in the past. The fellowship is not available for the support of under-graduate research.

The fellowships are tenable for one year commencing on a date to be agreed. They are not renewable.

To apply please send:

1. A one page curriculum vitae
2. A research proposal including a budget. This should not exceed two sides of A4 in length
3. Two references these should be emailed by the referee directly to the Trust Funds Administrator, at trustfunds@biology.ox.ac.uk In the case of post-graduate students one of the referees should be the supervisor.

All applications to be emailed to trustfunds@biology.ox.ac.uk.

All applications will be acknowledged.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9 March 2026