Research Grant

One of the main remits of the FOBZ committee is research into animal welfare, conservation and husbandry.  To this end the FOBZ committee dedicate £1000 each calendar year as a ‘Research Grant’.
Applications are invited for research that will support the work of Banham Zoo and the animal species we care for. This could take the form of research into conservation and breeding programmes (in captivity or in situ), animal welfare or education.

Only non-invasive studies with a sound basis in animal behaviour, welfare or conservation will be considered.

1. Application Assessment and Deadlines

Applications will be assessed by the Friends of Banham Zoo research sub-committee, which draws on specialist veterinary, animal management and educational expertise.

Supporting Information

Proposals must be submitted on the standard application form by post.

The following supporting information must be submitted with the application:

1. A detailed proposal of the research project.

2. Letters of support from two referees.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide the Friends of Banham Zoo Committee with a full copy of the finished project and may be required to present their findings to the committee and the Friends of Banham Zoo.

The application form is available for download below (adobe acrobat reader is required) or can be requested in writing to Gary Batters, Senior Animal Manager, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE.

Download application form here

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