C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust
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The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust, founded in 1990 by beekeeper and chemist Charles Brian Dennis, is a specialist funder dedicated to advancing bee science and beekeeping in Britain through rigorous research. Established from Dennis's bequest, it embodies a commitment to bee health, disease research, and pollinator stewardship, guided by trustees with deep scientific expertise. Distinctively, it bridges academic inquiry and practical apiculture, prioritizing evidence-led projects with applied benefits for beekeepers while nurturing early-career researchers via studentships, travel bursaries, and CASE partnerships.
It funds research on bee diseases (e.g., European Foul Brood), environmental stressors like pesticides and climate change, pollination biology, ecology, and disease transmission, benefiting honey bees and wild pollinators. Support targets UK universities (e.g., Imperial College London, University of Nottingham), European institutions with clear UK impact, individual investigators, and young scientists for international knowledge dissemination. Grants emphasize methodological rigor and measurable outcomes for British bees and biodiversity, excluding routine operations or general charity.
Eligible applicants include academic institutions and researchers with no income or size restrictions, accepting unsolicited proposals from UK or European entities demonstrating UK beekeeping benefits. Typical awards range up to £50,000 annually, varying by project scope. Submit the official form via email to the Honorary Secretary by biannual deadlines: 1st March (spring meeting) or 1st September (autumn meeting); decisions follow shortly after, with no rolling applications, core funding, or capital projects supported. Visit https://www.cbdennistrust.org.uk for forms and guidance.
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