David Given Threatened Plant Scholarship now open for applications
A former recipient of the DGTPS, Esther Dale, explored the relationship between Cook’s scurvy grass (Lepidium oleraceum) and seabird disturbance, guano fertilisation and seed dispersal. Photo: Jeremy RolfeThe NZPCN is very pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for our David Given Threatened Plant Scholarship (DGTPS). The scholarship honours David’s contribution to plant conservation in New Zealand and funds research into the biosystematics, autecology and conservation management of New Zealand’s threatened plants, fungi and their communities. One scholarship is awarded every two years and will provide up to $8000 towards the cost of a research project.
Applications close on Monday 31st July 2023. Please find application and referee forms here.
Please send any questions relating to the DGTPS to Alex Fergus, [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]
Posted: 03/05/2023