The British Mycological Society primarily funds fungal science and mycology outreach, with a strong emphasis on supporting researchers, students, and events in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Its grants are especially geared toward pump-priming new fungal biology research, training the next generation of mycologists, and improving public understanding of fungi through seminars, conferences, and even arts-based engagement. The society also makes targeted awards for early-career researchers to present work internationally and for postgraduate members to travel, train, and build collaborations.
Small, competitive grants awarded through a mix of rolling and fixed annual deadlines; most awards are modest (typically £300–£10,000) and tied to specific activities such as seminars, research visits, consumables, conference travel, or public engagement projects.
Check the grant-specific deadline closely: some programs are annual (often opening 1 January with a 31 March deadline), while others are rolling but require advance notice of 1–3 months before the activity. Proposals should clearly show how the project advances fungal science, mycology education, conservation/recording, or public engagement, and applicants should match the request to the correct fund (research, student bursary, event sponsorship, or arts grant).
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Current and upcoming funding from British Mycological Society that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Supports existing, upcoming events only; not for creation of new events. The event must be at least 3 months after the application deadline. Applicant must be the main organiser or hold a role on the organising committee. Only one grant per applicant per calendar year.
Deadline: 31 May and 30 November
Who can apply: Minimum BMS membership is required for some applications, but specific eligibility is not fully detailed in the scraped content.
Deadline: 20 March, 20 June, 20 September, 14 December
Who can apply: Open to organisers of research seminars in UK university seminar programmes. The seminar topic must be an aspect of fungal biology. BMS membership is not required.
Deadline: Applications accepted at any time but must be received at least 1 month prior to the seminar.
Who can apply: Not fully specified in the scraped content; intended for activities created, developed, and delivered for UK Fungus Day.
Deadline: Opens 1 June; deadline 10 September
Who can apply: Not specified in the scraped content; BMS membership may be required for some applications according to the grants page.
Deadline: Opens 1 January; deadline 31 March
Who can apply: Open to BMS members employed at a university or research institute within the UK or Republic of Ireland who have held full BMS membership for at least one year immediately before application. Applicants must not have received a Research Grant in the previous two calendar years. Post-doctoral scientists may apply with a supervisor support letter.
Deadline: Opens 1 January; deadline 31 March
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