If you are organizing a plant science conference, fair or other networking event, (Fascination of Plants Day, for example), then you can apply for funding from SPPS.
General rules
You must be an SPPS member to apply. Join here!
Your event must take place in the Nordic countries
Your event must not coincide in time with the SPPS Congress, Early Career PI meeting, or SPPS PhD Conference. Dates will be announced on the website.
The maximum amount applied for cannot exceed 50,000 SEK.
You must offer a discount of the conference fees for SPPS members of at least 100 € or 25%.
SPPS sponsorship must be acknowledge in webpages, social media, flyers, and other channels where the conference is announced.
After the event, grantees are expect to submit a picture (at least 500 pixel width) and a report (ca. 1/2 page) for the SPPS webpage.
How to apply
Incomplete or faulty applications will be automatically rejected.
Download the cover page template from one of the links below
Make one single pdf file containing:
A filled and signed cover page
A description of the event (max. 1 page)
A clear budget divided in items with estimated costs and a justification for each item.
A CV and publication list (max. 2 pages).
Support letters (optional).