BSPP Plant Pathology Promotion Fund

There are two deadlines each year for submission of applications; The 30th April and 31st October.

Decisions on applications will be made by the BSPP Board and communicated within 6 weeks of the deadlines.  Funding must then be used within six months of the award. 

The British Society for Plant Pathology wishes to promote an understanding and awareness of the importance of Plant Pathology to a wider audience than its membership. To that end it has established a fund for the Promotion of Plant Pathology. Applications for grants of up to a maximum of £2000 will be considered for projects that have as their aim the stimulation of interest in, and knowledge and awareness of, Plant Pathology to people who do not normally come into contact with the subject. 

The projects can be parts of larger efforts for the promotion of the public understanding of science but should specifically address the role, function and activities of Plant Pathology. It is anticipated that central to any proposal will be the generation of resources/posters/displays and it is hoped that, where possible and appropriate, such resources should be made available to other members of the BSPP for similar promotional purposes. Application to the Fund is open to members of the BSPP who have been a member for more than one year or have a three-year membership. Applications should be made on the form below. Routes to implementation and the context in which the resources will be used should be made clear. Links with other professionals and organisations are encouraged and details of these links should be included in the application. 

A report to the Board and an article for the Newsletter on the activities funded is a condition of awarding a grant.

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If you need help you can contact Info@bspp.org.uk

Applications for this fund are currently closed and will open later in the year.

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