Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

   Dear friends and colleagues of Kew,

   We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for delegates from
   low-income countries to attend the State of the World's Plants and Fungi
   Symposium at Kew Gardens from 29 June to 1 July 2026.

   Travel bursaries - applications now open

   Kew is offering three travel bursaries to support in-person attendance at
   the symposium for delegates from low-income countries. These bursaries aim
   to remove financial barriers and encourage wider participation from the
   global science and policy community.

   Each bursary covers:

     * The symposium registration fee
     * Attendance at the symposium dinner on the evening of 30 June
     * Up to 3,000 towards travel and accommodation costs.

   Application deadline: 16 March 2026

   Full details regarding eligibility criteria and the application process
   can be found on the symposium web page.

   Apply for a bursary

   Early bird tickets - available until 28 February

   Don't miss your chance to book a discounted early bird ticket for
   in-person attendance by 28 February.

   Tickets for online only participation are free. Visit the symposium web
   page for full ticket pricing and booking information.

   Book now
   Poster abstracts and prizes

   In-person attendees are invited to submit an abstract for a poster
   presentation accompanied by a one-minute flash talk. Prizes will be
   awarded for the best student and early career researcher posters.

   Deadline for abstracts: 24 April 2026

   Submit an abstract

   For more information, visit the symposium web page.

   We look forward to welcoming you to the symposium.

   Best wishes,

   The State of the World's Plants and Fungi Steering Committee

   kew.org/sotwpf-symposium

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   The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

   A non-departmental public body with exempt charitable status, established
   under the National Heritage Act 1983

   Principal place of business: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey
   TW9 3AB

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