British Mycological Society Grants
Grants are available to support a range of activities in mycology including research, training, meeting and conference participation, educational projects and outreach.
BMS grants have various deadlines and eligibility criteria. A minimum of 6-months BMS membership is required for some applications. Select a grant to find out more about the activities it supports and how to apply.
Research Grant
To provide funding for new fungal biology research projects.
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Maximum value: £10,000
Deadline: 31 March
Massee Arts Grant
To support the creation of artistic works that engage all sectors of society.
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Maximum value: £5,000
Deadline: 31 March
Undergraduate Student Vacation Bursary
For undergraduates to undertake a fungal biology research project in the summer vacation before their final year.
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Maximum value: £4,050
Deadline: 31 March
Small Grant
For activities that support mycological research, education, recording, conservation, or the promotion of mycology.
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Maximum value: £500
Deadlines: 20 March, 20 June,
20 September, 20 December
Eunice Jones Postgraduate Fund
For postgraduate students to visit laboratories or attend conferences or workshops.
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Maximum value: £1,500
Apply any time
Seminar Grant
To sponsor mycology-themed talks in UK university seminar programmes
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Maximum value: £300
Apply any time
Event Sponsorship Grant
To support in-person or virtual events that are not organised directly by the BMS.
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Maximum value: £2,000
Deadlines: 31 May and 30 November
UK Fungus Day Grant
To support activities created, developed and delivered for UK Fungus Day.
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Maximum value: £200
Deadline: 5 September