Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Grants are open to applicants world-wide.
  • Awards should preferably be used to support travel to other institutions for research, including fieldwork, herbarium work, and molecular or anatomical investigations.
  • Travel to visit major herbaria, including interactions with specialists in specific taxonomic groups to build linkages for future work, are especially encouraged.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Candidates who obtained their Ph.
  • Not eligible: D. degree more than 3 years ago will not be considered.

Overview

The IAPT Research Grants support global research in the taxonomy, systematics, and nomenclature of algae, fungi, and plants, fostering collaboration among researchers. Founded in 1950, IAPT encourages applications, particularly from students and young scientists in developing countries, to facilitate travel for research purposes. Grants aim to enhance knowledge and preserve biodiversity through taxonomic studies, benefiting the scientific community and promoting international cooperation.

About IAPT
IAPT is a non-profit organisation founded in 1950 to promote, support and facilitate taxonomic, systematic and nomenclatural research into algae, fungi and plants.
IBC Research Grants
The IAPT provides competitive grants for research on the taxonomy, systematics and nomenclature of plants, algae and fungi.

Eligibility

Grants are open to applicants world-wide.Awards should preferably be used to support travel to other institutions for research, including fieldwork, herbarium work, and molecular or anatomical investigations. Travel to visit major herbaria, including interactions with specialists in specific taxonomic groups to build linkages for future work, are especially encouraged.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be IAPT members at the time of the grant submission to be eligible for the IAPT grant.

Ineligibility

Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. degree more than 3 years ago will not be considered.

What International Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
51
Total given
$101K
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$1,500–$2,000
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Aneeqa Ghafoor

    Untangling the systematic diversity, distribution and conservation of genus morchella…

    $2,000

  • Caroline Da Cruz Vasconcelos

    Building a near-infrared spectral library to reveal new species of ecclinusa…

    $2,000

  • Dipankar Borah

    Unraveling species boundaries within the begonia aborensis-silletensis complex of the…

    $2,000

  • Eddy Martinez Quesada

    Taxonomy, biography, and conservation of dendrophthora genus (santalaceae-visieae)

    $2,000

  • John Michael Lastimoso

    Setting the record straight on sargassum (fucales, heterokontophyta) taxonomy in the…

    $2,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research

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