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The Sylva Scholarship Fund has been created to support research studentships at the Department of Plant Sciences (PLS), University of Oxford. The Scholarship is a joint vision between Sylva and the University to foster a robust tree and forest resource in the light of projected environmental change. Maintaining a healthy and productive tree and forest resource is critically important in supporting the delivery of a wide range of sustainable outputs for a future low-carbon society. The Sylva Foundation aims to advance sustainable forest management. Through our Science programme we seek to achieve this through exemplary research and communication.

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    How does it work? The Sylva Scholarship provides sufficient funds to cover both University and College Fees. The subject of the research will be agreed with PLS, and any other partners, and will be central to Sylva’s mission and goals. The research programmes are at DPhil level, therefore taking a minimum of three years. A Sylva staff member will usually act as an external supervisor. Funding The minimum funding level made available will be cover University and College Fees. The Sylva Scholarship will be paired with external funding when available, with a view to providing a full scholarship. Examples include National Environmental Research Council (NERC) CASE Studentships, and possibly with other University of Oxford scholarships. How to apply Applicants will apply direct to the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, by meeting the usual Graduate Admission Criteria. Future development of the Sylva Scholarship The first Sylva Scholar will be appointed in autumn 2010. If further fundraising is successful, additional scholarships may be awarded, possibly before the first is complete. The ultimate goal is to raise funds sufficient to endow the scholarship.

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    Categories

  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Beneficiaries

    • Women & Girls Women & Girls
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other