ISBE Early Career Award

We are excited to announce the ISBE Early Career Award. This award seeks to recognize early career researchers for their outstanding contributions to the field of behavioural ecology through their published research. The award aims to celebrate the achievement of diverse early career researchers making valuable, robust and transparent contributions to behavioural ecology.

Contributions to the field of behavioural ecology will be assessed based on 3 published peer-reviewed research papers and preprints, prioritising quality over quantity. Multiple awards can be given per call. The awardees will be invited to attend the ISBE meeting and present a highlighted talk in a special symposium for Early Career Award recipients, with travel and registration supported by the society.

Applications open: 15 November 2025
Applications open until: 5 January 2026
Decisions announced by: 2March 2026

Link to apply will be posted shortly, from November 15.