Glasgow Natural History Society Grant

Glasgow Natural History Society Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Glasgow Natural History Society
Amount: Up to £2,000
Last Updated: March 01, 2026

Summary

The Glasgow Natural History Society Grant, established through a bequest in 1992, supports members pursuing natural history projects of local Scottish interest. Eligible applicants, including individuals and groups with current GNHS membership, can seek funding for various project expenses such as travel, temporary accommodation, and equipment. Preference is given to local projects and those that may lead to future publication. Notably, salaries are not covered by this grant.

Overview

As a result of a bequest made by Blodwen Lloyd Binns in 1992, funds are made available by the Society to members (including members of GU ZooSoc) who make application for assistance in carrying out projects of natural history interest.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Natural history projects of local Scottish interest.Applications may be submitted by individuals or representatives from groups or organisations, but the applicant MUST hold current GNHS membership.Applications from postgraduate students, academic staff or other professionals working in the field of natural history, will only be considered where projects are dissociated from their day-to-day work and/or require an additional funding source to proceed, which needs to be explicitly explained and justified.Awards MAY support various project expenses that are directly related to projects including:Temporary accommodation Travel to project location and local transport Equipment and materials - On completion of the project items that are no longer used by the recipient and would be suitable for future use by GNHS members (e.g. trail cameras etc.) should be returned to the Society. Project preparation costs (including licences, training sessions) Costs of post fieldwork analysis Public engagement resources

Ineligibility

Awards are NOT awarded towards salaries.