SUFFOLK NATURALISTS' SOCIETY BURSARIES

The Suffolk Naturalists' Society offers four bursaries named after benefactors and used to encourage the study of the natural history of Suffolk. Although the bursaries are not tied to specified fields of study, Council tries to match project proposals to the interests of the naturalists in whose name they are given.

      Morley Bursary - insects other than butterflies and moths

      Chipperfield Bursary - butterflies and moths

      Cranbrook Bursary - mammals and birds

      Rivis Bursary - flora

Each of the bursaries, for up to £100, is available annually, subject to the Society's financial position. Applications for a bursary, in writing, should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, to arrive by 30 April, so that they can be considered at the first Council Meeting after the AGM. Bursary applications at other times will not be ruled out, but are less likely to be successful. Recipients of bursaries will normally be members of the Society.

A few conditions are attached to bursaries:-

1. Projects should include a large element of original work and applications must include a breakdown of how the bursary will be spent.
   
   
2. A written account of the project is required within 12 months of receipt of a bursary. This should be in a form suitable for publication in one of the Society's journals: Suffolk Natural History, Suffolk Birds or White Admiral.
   
   
3. The Suffolk Naturalists' Society should be acknowledged in all publicity associated with the project and in any publications emanating from the project.

Amateur naturalists continue to make an enormous contribution to our knowledge of the natural history of Suffolk. Suffolk Naturalists' Society bursaries, although small, can make all the difference. By contributing towards essential equipment or travel costs, they can be the deciding factor in whether or not a particular study goes ahead. Many naturalists work alone and the award of a bursary can offer encouragement without interference. If any member would like to help promote the study of Suffolk's flora, fauna or geology by endowing the Society with a capital sum to generate interest for a bursary in their name, please contact the Hon. Treasurer.

Howard Mendel
Honorary Treasurer.
Bursary application forms are available from the Hon. Secretary,
Suffolk Naturalists' Society, c/o Ipswich Museum, High Street
Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QH.

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