Please note that the deadline is only three weeks away... Applicants do not have to be UK-based, do not have to be members of the Society; and may be professionals, students or amateurs.
The grants will be for projects promoting the objectives of the society, and preference will be given to projects which focus on molluscan biogeography, ecology, taxonomy, conservation or palaeontology; Subject to the availability of funds the Conchological Society may make grants (maximum £1000 per grant) totalling up to £3000 in any one calendar year..
A form of application may be obtained from the Honorary General Secretary to whom it should be returned when completed, and who will circulate it to the Research Grant Committee. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st. November. Applicants will be notified of results approximately six weeks after the closing date.
Further information. Please feel free to ring 01647 24515, or e-mail bas.payne@gmail.com if you wish to discuss a possible applicaion.