Heredity Fieldwork and Training Grants

Genetics Society Grants to support field-based genetic research and training

Purpose: To provide grants of up to £1,500 to cover the costs of travel and accommodation associated with pursuing a field-based genetic research project or a visit to another laboratory for training (i.e. to learn a new technique). The scheme is not intended to cover the costs of salaries for those engaged in the fieldwork or the training, nor to fund attendance at conferences.  The work should include a strong genetical component.

Eligibility: The scheme is open to any member of the Genetics Society who has been member for at least one year engaged in field based genetic research involving plants, animals, fungi or microbes. The research field should be one in which results would typically be suitable for publication in the Society’s journal Heredity. Only one application from any research group will be admissible in any one year. Applications should be made on the form available from the Genetics Society’s web page. The application form requests a short summary of the research project for which funds are sought. This should explain the role of the proposed field research in the overall project, and indicate how the grant will be used to facilitate the field research. A detailed budget for the fieldwork will be required, as well as an outline of other possible sources of funding. Applications from PhD students or post-docs should be accompanied by a letter or e-mail of support from your supervisor.

Closing date: There will be one closing date of 31st January each year. Awards will be announced within one month of the closing date to allow ample time for fieldwork preparation.

Reporting arrangements: At the end of the grant a short report will be requested from the grantholder. This should be in a format that is suitable for publication in the Genetics Society newsletter.  A maximum of one grant every three years will be awarded .