Purpose: to support field-based genetic research and training.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available to cover the travel and accommodation costs
associated with pursuing a field-based genetic research project or to visit another
laboratory for training.  The research field should be one from which results would
typically be suitable for publication in the Society's journal Heredity.  The scheme
is not intended to cover the costs of salaries for those engaged in fieldwork or training,
or to fund attendance at conferences. 

How to apply: There are two closing dates of 1st March and 1st September each year.  Applications
should be made using the GS Funding Application Form and should be emailed to 
theteam@genetics.org.uk using message subject ‘Heredity FW grant’ and the applicant’s
surname. Applications from PhD students should be accompanied by a very short supporting e-mail
from their supervisor.

A panel of members of the Genetics Society committee will review applications including both information
on the student and the proposed project. Feedback on unsuccessful applications will not be provided.
Awards will be announced within two months of the closing date. 

Other conditions: Applicants must have been members of the Genetics Society for at least one year.  Only
one application from any research group will be admissible in any one year. Recipients of these grants will
be asked to write a short report within two months of completion of the project that may be included in the
newsletter. A maximum of one grant per individual per two years will be awarded.