Last call: Travel bursaries for the State of the World's Plants and
Fungi Symposium

Apply by 16 March

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Dear friends and colleagues of Kew,

Hurry - the deadline for travel bursary applications for the
international

State of the World's Plants and Fungi Symposium is approaching
quickly. Read on to find out how to apply, and how to submit a poster
abstract.

State of the World's Plants and Fungi Symposium

>From 29 June to 1 July 2026, join international experts at Kew and online
to explore the digitisation of herbarium and fungarium collections,
including its applications and implications. Don't miss your chance to
be part of the conversation to shape the future of biodiversity research.

Travel bursaries

We are offering three bursaries to support in-person attendance at the
symposium for delegates from low-income countries. Each bursary covers
the symposium registration fee, attendance at the symposium dinner and
up to 3,000 towards travel and accommodation costs. Visit the symposium
webpage for details about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Deadline for applications: 16 March 2026.

Apply for a bursary

Apply
for a bursary

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

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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