YGS Grans Open for Applications!

We are absolutely delighted to announce the YGS Geoscience Communications Fund and Fearnsides Award are open for applicants!

The YGS Geoscience Communication Fund is aimed at providing grants to individuals or small groups to support geoscience communications work with a preferred, but not exclusive, connection to the North of England - this may be by birth, education, affiliation to an organisation in the region or residence in the region, or knowledge about the geology and landscape of the region itself.

The scope of eligible geoscience communication is broad, and the Society anticipates making at least one award per year to applicants from small museum or charitable organisations, or who are working independently of formal supervision and financial support, especially where this may facilitate public engagement.

The Fearnsides offers awards up to £500 for undergraduate or postgraduate students to support a research project or present their findings at a major scientific conference. Applications are favoured from students with a connection to the North of England, this could be by birth, education, or research subject.

The closing date for both grants is October 20th.

To find out more and apply, head to our grants page!