BSBI Training Grant

BSBI Training Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Amount: Up to £250
Last Updated: June 05, 2025

Summary

The BSBI Training Grant, offered by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, provides up to £250 for aspiring botanists to attend short training courses. This initiative supports recent graduates and amateur botanists eager to enhance their skills in botanical recording. The application window for the 2026 grant opens on December 1, 2025. Membership is not required, but BSBI members are prioritized in the selection process, fostering a rich community of botanical enthusiasts.

Overview

NOTE: The window to apply for a Training Grant for 2026 will open on 1 December 2025. Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland The BSBI is for everyone who is interested in the flora of Britain and Ireland. We trace our origins back to 1836, when the society was founded as the Botanical Society of London. We are now one of the world's largest contributors of biological records: our data inform scientific research and underpin evidence-based conservation. BSBI Training Grant Every year, BSBI offers grants of up to £250 (or € equivalent for applicants from the Republic of Ireland) for aspiring botanists who want to go on short training courses such as Identiplant or courses from external providers.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Typical applicants would include recent graduates looking to start a career in botany or amateur botanists looking to take part in interest-led botanical recording.