BHS Student Grant Scheme

BHS Student Grant Scheme


The SGS offers small grants, normally not exceeding £300 (approximately US $450), to current students, and is principally aimed at supporting fieldwork and other research costs. Undergraduate and masters-level postgraduate students are the intended focus of the Scheme, but PhD students will be eligible if the research is completed within one year.

The Scheme is intended to promote a scientific interest in herpetology through short, well-defined research projects with clear aims and demonstrable applications to our understanding of herpetology, and/or to herpetofauna conservation. Projects which benefit species of conservation concern are likely to be favoured.

The scheme is open to students and research projects in any country, but applications from countries where funds are relatively easy to obtain (e.g. the USA) will be at a competitive disadvantage. SGS funds are limited, and we apply weightings to favour developing countries, and research into threatened species.

Applicants do not have to be BHS members, though this is encouraged. Decisions are made on the merit of each application.

The objectives, methodologies and ethical standards of projects should be consistent with the aims of the Society. For example, work involving euthanasia must present a strong case, such as a clear conservation benefit.

Applications should be submitted by email to the BHS Research Committee Chair (details below), setting out in no more than 2000 words the following: