The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund
Forecasted
The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund supports botanical researchers studying tropical African plants, funding focused basic work in plant taxonomy and ecology with defined aims and specific outputs.
Funder: The Linnean Society of London
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2028 (Application closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000 per award; awards made every two years
Summary: Supports focused botanical research on tropical African plants, principally basic studies in plant taxonomy and ecology.
Key Information: Payments cannot be made directly or indirectly to individuals in UK-sanctioned countries or where the Society’s bankers restrict payments.
Description
The Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund is administered by The Linnean Society of London to assist persons of scientific merit undertaking botanical research on tropical African plants. Established in 1972 to celebrate Dennis Stanfield’s work in Africa, the award is recognised as a mark of distinction. Awards are made every two years, in even-numbered years, with recipients selected by a committee appointed by the Society’s Council.
The fund normally supports basic research in plant taxonomy and plant ecology. It prioritises clearly defined projects with well-focused aims, specific outputs, realistic budgets, and work achievable within defined time limits. Proposals demonstrating collaboration with other individuals and organisations are favoured.
