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MSc in Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation
This exciting Masters course teaches vital plant and fungal identification skills in the context of evolutionary biology and conservation theory and practice. It includes a field course in Madagascar and a six-month research project.
PhD opportunities
Over 50 PhD students carry out doctoral training and research at Kew, with access to our world-class scientific collections, facilities and expertise.
Scholarships
The Emily Holmes Memorial Scholarships offer funding for postgraduate students to work on projects that will benefit Kew.
Internships
We offer a range of internships across our science departments, providing practical work experience and training to undergraduates and recent graduates.
Short courses
Find out more about the short courses provided by Kew's Science Directorate which are open to a variety of audiences.
Kew Science news
23rd November 2018
New orchid species pictured on bank card
Kew scientists have a described a new orchid species which has been featured on an Indonesian bank card.
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15th November 2018
Kew continues to contribute to the IUCN Red List
Over 96,000 species have now been assessed for their conservation status with the latest update to the IUCN Red List.
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Kew Science blog
12th December 2018
Hunting the wild tobaccos
Kew’s Mark Chase discusses a diverse group of wild tobacco species found in a challenging environment…
27th November 2018
Kew's 2017-18 Sandwich Students Report back
Each year Kew’s Science Directorate hosts a number of twelve-month sandwich internships across its six research departments which contribute to a diverse range of projects.
Two of the 2017-18 interns report back on their experiences over the past year
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