Linnean Society - Natural History & Biological Sciences Research Grants

Download the nomination form for the Jill Smythies Award, a grant for natural history and biological sciences research.

Deadline30 September 2026; Outcome notification by end of November

Award amount£1,000; £500-£2000; up to £1,500; up to £2,000; up to £3,000; Range from £150 to £1,000; Maximum £1,000 per proposal; Jill Smythies Award of £1,000

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Other source

The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund

Funding up to £2,000 for botanical research on tropical African plants, awarded every two years. Next closing date is September 30, 2026.

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Deadline

2026-09-30

Award amount

up to £2,000

Eligibility

Persons of scientific merit

Requirements

Proposals no longer than 2 A4 pages including tables and references.; Illustrations may be enclosed on an additional page.; Normally for basic research in plant taxonomy and plant ecology.; Well-focused aims and objectives with specific outputs.; Topic must be clearly circumscribed, achievable within defined time limits, and include a realistic budget.; Collaboration with other individuals and organisations will be favoured.

Application materials

Proposals (max 2 A4 pages including tables/references); Illustrations (optional, on additional page)

How to apply

Submit proposals to nominations@linnean.org.; No standard application form.

Important dates

Awards made at even-numbered two year intervals.; Next application closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Contact

nominations@linnean.org

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