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The Alan Robertson Fund

The fund is in memory of Professor Alan Robertson FRS, formerly of the Institute of Animal Genetics in Edinburgh and a past President of both the British Society of Animal Science and of the World Congress in Genetics Applied to Livestock Production.

The aim of the fund is to "further research and education in the application of genetics to livestock production ". About £1400 is available per annum.

Awards shall be made to persons with an interest in Animal Genetics, particularly:

  • young scientists attending meetings, or undertaking study tours or projects;
  • animal geneticists attending the World Congresses in Genetics Applied to Livestock Production or similar events;
  • Overseas participants invited to contribute to UK based meetings;
  • such other courses of a similar nature.

Candidates need not be members of BSAS. Selection will be based on the importance or relevance of the proposal, project or study and how well the candidate or organisation may benefit.

The successful candidates will be expected to provide the Secretary of BSAS with a short written report within 3 months of the end of the study/project/proposal. Copies will then be available on request from the BSAS secretariat. Applications should be received by end of October.

Application form:

Download the Word doc (47K) and fill in your details. Email form back to BSAS as an attachment - with the subject heading - 'Scholarship - Alan Robertson'



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