Bursary Fund

The object of this fund is to give small bursaries, maximum £1,000 per year, to support research and education projects specifically relating to Rhododendrons, Camellias or Magnolias, which further our knowledge of and/or promote these three genera. This could also be a grant towards travel expenses involved in carrying out the research.

The successful applicant would undertake to produce a paper outlining the results of the project, within three months of completion of the project, for publication (but not exclusively) in an RCMG publication and/or Group website.

Applicants can apply for a bursary towards research anywhere in the world.

Applications will be subject to scrutiny on a first come, first serve basis, by a small panel appointed by the RCMG, and must show clear objectives and the methods for achieving these. If desired, a preliminary outline of a proposal can be discussed with the Fund Manager to assess its suitability before applying formally.

Deadline: Continuous rolling programme.

1. The object of this fund is to give small bursaries to support research and education projects specifically relating to Rhododendrons, Camellias or Magnolias, which further our knowledge of and/or promote these three genera. This could also be a grant towards travel expenses involved in carrying out the research.
2. The successful applicant would undertake to produce a paper outlining the results of the project, within three months of completion of the project, for publication (but not exclusively) in a journal of the RCMG or other RCMG publication and/or Group website. Candidates' personal information is not shared with any other organisation. It is securely stored by Dr John Marston and may be made available to the three members of the Awards panel.
3. Applicants can apply for a bursary towards research anywhere in the world.
4. Applications will be subject to scrutiny on a 'first come first served' basis, by a small panel appointed by the RCMG, and must show clear objectives and the methods for achieving these. If desired, a preliminary outline of a proposal can be discussed with Dr Marston at the address or telephone number below to assess its suitability before applying formally.
5. Applications may be made at any time in the year, but in any case, a minimum of twelve weeks must be allowed before the start of the proposed project. Bursaries cannot be given retrospectively.
6. Bursaries awarded would be up to a maximum of £1,000 in any one year (November 1st – October 31st)