Research Grant

About the grant

Participants of the 2026 Workshop on Cultural Evolution are eligible to apply for a research grant to carry out a project of their own design, using the methods and frameworks of cultural evolution. The OVRP team works with awardees to develop the project, publish the results, and attend the Cultural Evolution Society conference in 2028.

How it works

1. Design — Shape a question and a plan you can carry out. We are here to help you give you feedback on your ideas.

2. Apply — Complete the online application and add a link to your CV before the deadline.

3. Get funded — Awardees work with the OVRP team from data collection through to publication.

What to submit

• A short project proposal, completed in the online form.

• A link to a short CV listing your current and previous positions.

Who can apply

Open to all participants in the 2026 Workshop on Cultural Evolution, held at the South Omo Research Center. You may apply on your own or as a small team with one lead applicant.

What makes a strong proposal

We weigh the idea and whether it is doable.

• Question: one focused question you can state in a single sentence.

• Design: a study that can actually answer that question.

• Methods: data you can realistically collect in the time you have.

• Budget: a simple, justified plan that stays under $1,000.

Key dates

• Deadline to apply: July 24, 2026

• Notification of results: July 31, 2026