MSBP-BGCI Fieldwork Fund – how to apply

The MSBP-BGCI Fieldwork Fund will be happy to accept applications from organisations wishing to access the Fund in 2013. The Fund is open to all public sector plant science institutions which have an active native plant conservation programme.

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All potential applicants should read the Notes for applicants before making an application. These outline: the background to the Fund; eligibility; required skills, knowledge and experience; criteria for assessing applications; application process; and financial and reporting procedures.

The MSBP-BGCI Fieldwork Fund Co-ordinator

Clare Trivedi

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Email c.trivedi@kew.org

Phone +44 (0)1444 894121

All successful applicants will be required to plan and undertake their work according to guidance provided in the MSBP-BGCI Fieldwork Fund manual. It is therefore strongly recommended that you read this manual before you make your application.

Applications should be made on the Fieldwork Fund Application Form (word doc), and submitted by email to the Fieldwork Fund Co-ordinator by 30th Nov 2012.

Successful applicants will be notified by 20 Jan 2013, and fieldwork can occur up to 12 months after this date.