The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is dedicated to the advancement of anthropology in its broadest and most inclusive sense. As the world's longest-established scholarly association in this field, it functions as a non-profit, independent charity with a commitment to fostering research and education in anthropology. Governed by an annually elected Council and supported by a Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, the RAI aims to promote the study of humankind globally.
The Royal Anthropological Institute's grant program is aimed at supporting research within the field of biological anthropology. Each year, Trustees allocate awards with a maximum value of £1500 to promote and assist in the advancement of research efforts in this specific domain of anthropology.