Research Subcommittee

About

The Research subcommittee (RSC) is focused on all aspects of primate research, addressing diverse questions related to behaviour, cognition, social organization, biology, health, population dynamics and evolution. RSC administers research grants twice a year to encourage and support primate research in any area, except those covered by the Captive Care and Conservation grants.

RSC members

There are currently nine members of the RSC actively engaged in various aspects of primate research. Their expertise spans psychology, biology, behaviour, health, and evolution, with work conducted in diverse settings such as field studies, captivity, laboratories, and museum collections.

If you are interested in joining the RSC please send Stefano Kaburu, the Convenor, your CV and a letter outlining your background and why you would like to join it.

Current members (2025):

Dr Stefano Kaburu (Convenor)
Dr Zanna Clay
Dr Christophe Soligo
Dr Annika Paukner
Dr Robin Morrison
Dr Elizabeth Renner
Dr Nicola Koyama
Dr Juliane Kaminski
Dr Jacob Dunn

Current projects

The RSC administers 2-3 research grants twice a year, with deadlines of March 1st and November 1st. Part of the funding is kindly provided by the Trentham Monkey Forest. Details on the application process can be found on the research grants page, while you can find examples of previous funded projects in the past grantees page

To contact this SC, please email [email protected]