Queen Mary University of London 2022 B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics

The have a fully funded bursary available for a student accepted onto the MSc in Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation for the 2021-22 academic year.

The bursary is provided by the Bentham-Moxon Trust B.A. Krukoff Fund to support a student wishing to focus their MSc research project on Tropical African botany. The bursary itself will be administered by RBG Kew.

• Table of Content
• About Queen Mary University of London
• B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics
• Aim and Benefits of B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics
• Requirements for B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary College was founded in the nineteenth century to provide education to working class people living in London�s East End. It originated from the People�s Palace Technical Colleges, which opened in 1887 and were funded by the Draper�s Company. Opened by Queen Victoria, the People�s Palace provided evening classes, a library, reading rooms and social activities. Its purpose resonates with Queen Mary today. It existed to provide education to people from all backgrounds and as �a place where people of all classes and conditions congregate�, it promoted divers... continue reading

B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics

Aim and Benefits of B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics

The bursary provides £18,000 for a monthly stipend to cover accommodation, subsistence, daily travel allowance and costs associated with the fieldtrip.

Up to £3,000 is available for visa application costs, the UK Healthcare surcharge fee (as specified on the UK Government website) and travel to and from their home town/country at the beginning and the end of the course only. The relevant tuition fees will be covered by the Trust in addition to the student allocation.

Requirements for B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Systematics Qualification

Applicants must: 

• Have received an offer of a place on the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy Diversity and Conservation MSc programme for the 2022-23 academic year. Applicants who have received a conditional offer are also eligible to apply but, if awarded the bursary, they must fulfil all conditions of the offer no later than 31 August 2022. 
• Demonstrate their experience in Tropical African botany*.
• Demonstrate how they will continue to work and have an impact in Tropical African Botany* after they complete the course.

*Note - In this context, we consider tropical Africa to comprise those countries that are members of the African Union, as per the following list of qualifying countries. 

The bursary recipient must:

• Be eligible to study in the UK. All applicants are advised to check the UK visa requirements and application processes as early as possible, to ensure that they fulfil any requirements before the start of the course in September 2022.
• Not be in receipt of any other bursaries or grants for completion of an MSc in the 2022-23 academic year.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Queen Mary University of London website.