2026 ESQ Small Grant Scheme

ESQ Council initiated the Small Grants Scheme in 2017 to further encourage entomological research and study, especially in our wonderfully diverse state of Queensland! We see this as an excellent way to reinvest Society resources into our membership community, providing support to undertake a project that advances our understanding of the amazing insect world that surrounds us. Projects can be anything related to entomology, including targeted collecting trips, visits to museums or other institutions, ecological, physiological or behavioural studies, or even work that's more applied in the agricultural or medical fields.

The maximum budget for the project is $2000, with the successful applicant announced by the end of June. Funds will be available from July and the project is to be undertaken between July and June the following year.

The small grants scheme is available each year to support entomology-related projects up to $2000.

- Applicants must be members.
- Projects must be undertaken in the 12 months from July of the year of submission to the following June.
- Projects are to be undertaken in Australia.
- Preference is given to stand-alone projects rather than as top-ups to existing projects.
- Proposals must be submitted to the secretary by April 30, 2026.
- Submissions will be reviewed, then successful applicants will be notified in June in order to start their project in July.
- Recipients are required to provide a one-page report at the project mid-point; a presentation at a Notes & Exhibits meeting is encouraged but not required.
- A written summary of research findings, project outcomes and a financial acquittal are required at the end of the project.

Submissions due April 30, 2026.

Check out our Awards page for application details.