Hawk Conservancy Trust invites applications for the Marion Paviour Award for Early-Career Researchers in 2021.The purpose of this award,therefore,is to further research into the conservation of birds of prey and is intended to support early career researchers working towards this goal.
About Hawk Conservancy Trust
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity that cares for and displays birds of prey. It is located in Weyhill, Hampshire, England, near to the A303 road and the town of Andover. The site is home to more than 130 birds of prey and it spans 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow. Founded as a zoo by local farmer Reg Smith and his wife Hilary, the park was incorporated as the Hawk Conservancy Trust in 2002. It is also the site of the National Bird of Prey Hospital, a veterinary hospital that takes in injur...... continue reading

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Marion Paviour Award
Aim and Benefits of Marion Paviour Award
The maximum award amount is £1,000
Requirements for Marion Paviour Award Qualification
- The project must be focused on conservation and/or research of birds of prey.
- Recipients will be required to provide a report about the use of the funds.
- Recipients will be required to acknowledge the support of the Hawk Conservancy Trust in any related materials and preservations.
- Copies of full project reports and applications will be provided to the Trust.
- Recipients are required to communicate updates to the Trust for the purposes of publicising the project.
Documents Required for Application
- Basic CV (one page maximum)
- A short summary of the project (two pages maximum) which includes:
- Objectives of the project, methods and any results if the project is ongoing;
- Amount requested, how it will be used and how this fits into the overall project;
- The research and/or conservation value to birds of prey (include species in question and reason for the project); and
- A brief project timeline.
- A letter of recommendation (e.g. Supervisor, manager, etc.)
Application Deadline
August 31, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Hawk Conservancy Trust on www.hawk-conservancy.org to apply
For more details, visit Hawk Conservancy Trust website.