Grants of up to £2,000 supporting research projects in botany or zoology, by Fellows or Associates of the Society.

The Appleyard Fund was established in 1968 from the estate of Percy Appleyard FLS. Currently up to £2,000 is available from which grants are made towards the expenses of research projects in the field of botany or zoology. Fellows and Associates of the Society who are not in full-time employment as biologists can apply. Registered students are not eligible to apply for this award.

The fund is administered by a Committee appointed by the Council of the Linnean Society.
Applicants must be a Fellow or Associate of the Society.
The deadline for applications is 30 September.
Applications should consist of an application form (Word doc) including an estimate of costs and sent to nominations@linnean.org.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional information.
Owing to restrictions imposed by our bankers, grant funds cannot be paid directly or indirectly to individuals in countries subject to sanctions imposed by the UK government or otherwise where our bankers restrict payments.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of November.