Key Dates
12 January 2026: Applications Open
9 February 2026: Applications Close
2 March 2025: Interviews
18 March 2025: Announce Award Winners
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The Black in Plant Science (BiPS) network aims to connect, celebrate, and cultivate existing and aspiring UK-based Black researchers working with plants. The goal is to promote the creation of inclusive environments where everyone can participate equally, where everyone’s voice matters and where everyone benefits.
Supported by the Gastby Foundation we are inviting applications for the BiPS Research Excellence Awards.
The BiPS Research Excellence Awards celebrate high quality, impactful research in the plant science discipline carried out by early career Black and Black heritage researchers across the UK. The awards also celebrate outstanding contributions to promoting the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within their research communities.
Award winners are invited to attend an international conference of their choosing. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by BiPS and the Gatsby Foundation up to £1800.
Visa Requirements
Please be aware that you must contact the appropriate Embassy as soon as possible to obtain your visa in a timely manner. It is the responsibility of the applicant to cover their visa expenses.
For conferences taking place in the European Union, delegates will need to apply for a Short Stay Schengen Visa. Updated information about applying for a Schengen VISA can be found here.