The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) offers small conservation grants to support early-career biologists and conservationists engaged in field research on endangered mammals in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The JRTF supports projects with clear conservation and scientific value, encompassing both pilot and ongoing initiatives. Supported activities include field-based research, projects addressing specific conservation challenges, and those demonstrating tangible applied conservation benefits. Funding may also cover travel costs for presenting research at conferences or participating in workshops and training programs, as well as the purchase of essential field equipment required for fieldwork.
The program is open to early-career biologists and conservationists of any nationality, provided their research focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa. Eligible projects must demonstrate strong conservation relevance, be conducted within Sub-Saharan Africa, and clearly outline applied conservation benefits or address identified conservation needs. The grant does not cover living expenses, salaries, thesis production costs, retrospective expenses, fundraising activities, or debt repayment. Office equipment and participation in internships or volunteer programs are generally not eligible unless essential for fieldwork or directly contributing to conservation outcomes. Education projects and community workshops are not supported under this program.
Applicants must submit a completed application form in English or French along with a CV that includes contact details for two referees; if a reference letter is included, referees may not be contacted. Applications must be submitted through a professional email address or accompanied by proof of affiliation with a university, research institution, or non-profit organization.
Applications are accepted year-round, with evaluation rounds held on April 30, August 31, and December 31. Applicants are typically notified within six weeks of the deadline.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Application Submission: Applications can be submitted via http://janatrustfund.org/index_en.html.
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund provides financial resources for non-profit organisations and individuals to carry out vital field conservation work in Africa.
The fund has operational locations including, but not limited to: Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), and Nigeria.
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Submission Deadline
Aug 30, 2026
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