Masters PhD

The Alice McCosh Trust at University of Birmingham 2025

Posted on: 29 Aug, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025

The Alice McCosh Trust was set up in memory of Alice McCosh (née Alice Carswell) (1966–2001).

Throughout Alice’s life she was passionate about natural history and the environment. She lived and travelled across many parts of the world and studied and worked in these fields.

The Trust has been established in order to perpetuate Alice's name and her lifetime's work.

Summary

Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Value: £1,000
Study Level: Masters, PhD
Sponsor: University of Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria for The Alice McCosh Trust at University of Birmingham 2025

Applicants can be any age and should be undertaking work or study related to natural history and/or the environment.
Applicants must begin their work within 12 months of receiving the award.
Projects that involve joining an existing organization on a prepaid tour or expedition will not be considered.
Requests for funding for taught degrees (including master's degrees) will not be considered.

Selection Process

Applicants should complete the application form, answering all the questions and keeping to the specified word limits. The final question (Q15) should not exceed one A4 page.
Your completed application form should be saved as a single Word or PDF document, with your full name as the file name. Please ensure the file size of your application is manageable.
Applications should be emailed to the Trust Secretary (info@thealicemccoshtrust.org.uk) between 1st October and 30th November each year. (Applications received at other times, or sent by post, will not be considered.)
Applications will be assessed by the Trustees. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications or give feedback on applications. However, all applicants will be informed of the outcome once a decision has been made, usually within three months of the closure date.

Benefits of The Alice McCosh Trust at University of Birmingham 2025

The Trust awards one-off grants in the region of £1000

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Birmingham Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

Apply for The Alice McCosh Trust at University of Birmingham 2025

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