funding for soil science
Grants and awards
As part of our Charitable aims, we provide a number of grants and awards each year which promote research and education across all soil science disciplines.
Potential applicants should review our guidelines and eligibility criteria and terms and conditions before submitting their application.
All grant applications will be reviewed without bias, and personal details and location will be redacted.
Fund: up to £2,500
Brian Chambers Soils Fund
The Brian Chambers Soils Fund was established to provide grants to help fund the learning and development costs of Early Career members.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of the review. As there are limited funds available, applicants are encouraged to apply earlier in the year to ensure funds are available.
Grant: Up to £500
Early Career Conference Grant
Up to £500 is available to Early Career members to help fund attendance at conferences applicable to their area of research.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of the review.
Please note that applications to attend the BSSS Annual Conference or Early Careers’ Conference, which are already subsidised for Early Career members, will not be considered.
Grant: Up to £5,000
David S Jenkinson Knowledge Exchange Grant
Celebrating the research of Dr David S Jenkinson FRS, up to £5,000 is available to support Early Career postdoctoral members from the UK to travel to and collaborate with an overseas organisation.
Dr Jenkinson was one of the most influential soil scientists of his generation, bringing new insights into the transformations of organic matter and nitrogen in soil. The purpose of this grant is to support early career soil scientists in furthering their academic endeavours with support for international research visits from the UK to a collaborating organisation in an area of soil science that reflects the diverse interests of David’s own research.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of the review. As there are limited funds available, applicants are encouraged to apply earlier in the year to ensure funds are available.
Grant: Up to £500
Innovation Grant
Up to £500 is available to encourage primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions or organisations delivering soil science education to develop innovative ways of incorporating soil science into lessons.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of the review. As there are limited funds available, applicants are encouraged to apply earlier in the year to ensure funds are available.
Grant: Up to £1,000
Field Equipment Grant
Up to £1,000 is available to enable primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions or organisations delivering soil science education to buy field equipment to aid in the instruction and understanding of soil science.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 28 days of the review. As there are limited funds available, applicants are encouraged to apply earlier in the year to ensure funds are available.
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Applicants should check the Grants Guidelines and Eligibility Criteria, before completing the application form.
All grant recipients are expected to meet the Society Grants & Awards Terms and Conditions.