2008 Categories

Applications for Fellowships in 2008 have now closed and are being considered. Everyone will be informed by the 26th November 2007 whether or not they have made the short list for the interviews which are held in January 2007, The interview dates for each category are shown on the attached link. Categories for 2009 will be announced and applications for them opened, in June 2008.

	Science and Technology.  Applications are sought from a wide spectrum of interests in Science & Technology
	Adventure, Exploration and Leaders of Expeditions (To avoid disappointment, team members of expeditions should not apply)
	Young People.  If you are under 25 on 31 December 2008, the Trust will support projects, including sporting activities, that encourage personal development, as well as benefiting your community
	Caring for the Elderly in Hospitals, Residential Homes and Rehabilitation Centres, including medical practitioners, social services, policy makers, owners, and other staff
	Animal Welfare.  Proposals are invited from field workers, countryside rangers, veterinarians and others involved in the field of Animal Welfare
	The Recruitment and Use of Volunteers in the Community
	The Training and Retention of Teachers, including trainers, teachers and policy makers
	Making a Living in the Countryside.  The Trust is anxious to hear from a very broad spectrum of those involved in any form of business in our countryside
	The Rehabilitation of Offenders,  including, but not limited to: workers in the Probation, Prison, Charity and Mental Health Services, together with Educationalists,  Employers and  Criminologists
	Craft Workers and Teachers involved in the Built Environment
	One award in the field of History.