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Welcome to the Parkes Foundation

The Foundation

The Parkes Foundation exists as an independent grant-making charity, providing funds to help postgraduate students undertaking research in the interdisciplinary field of biosocial science, and organising Workshops on related topics, and the publication of the proceedings.

Sir Alan S. Parkes, FRS (1900-1990)

Student Grants

Each year, the foundation considers awarding around 6-8 small grants (maximum £1500 each) and 1 PhD grant (maximum £4000) to help Masters and PhD students conduct research.

The application for the 2025 Parkes Foundation funds will open on 14 March 2025 and close on 14 April 2025 [see details]