The Paddy Pallin Foundation was created by the family behind the outdoor store chain Paddy Pallin Pty Ltd with the aim of contributing to protecting the precious outdoors environment for future generations to come. Established in 2007, the Foundation offers annual science grants to provide financial support for conservation-based research of Australian wildlife and their habitats.
The Foundation has already funded projects to conserve some of Australia’s most threatened species and ecosystems including the Spot-tailed Quoll, the Orange-bellied Parrot and Mountain Pygmy-possum. Grants are offered for research into both flora and fauna in both marine and terrestrial environments.

Website
www.paddypallinfoundation.org.au/paddy-pallin-foundation-science-grant/
Who can apply
Australian postgraduate students and early-career researchers (within 3 years of PhD completion). All applicants should be financial members of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales and be enrolled in, or have an academic position at Australian universities.
What can be funded
Research projects associated with Australian universities, focused on Australian wildlife and ecosystem conservation with tangible management outcomes. Note that funded work should lead to publication and presentation.
The science grant does not support any institutional costs or conference travel.
Geographical scope
Australia.
When and how to apply
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to office@rzsnsw.org.au as a single PDF file (download the application forms), normally by end of August, and include the following criteria:
1) A completed cover sheet and 200-word lay person summary of the project’s significance;
2) A research proposal (maximum 3 pages in length) that addresses the aims and background, research significance, methodology and management implications;
3) An itemized budget and the contact details for two referees;
4) An explanation of how the grant is essential to this research;
5) A brief CV and letter from the Head of Department or Head of Research where the project is intended to be carried out.
Successful applicants will be notified in October.
Project duration
One year.
Funding rate
Not specified.
Max amount funded
10,000 AUD.
Note
The Foundation also sponsors two annual Australasian Bat Society (ABS) Grants of up to 3000 AUD to support research on conservation and knowledge of bats in Australasia. They are open to ABS members. Applications closes on 1st October each year.
Information at www.ausbats.org.au/paddy-pallin-foundation-sponsored-abs-grants.html and secretary@ausbats.org.au