Making ground-breaking progress in plant science requires the best researchers and state-of-the art facilities. We provide core funding for two outstanding centres of research in the UK: the Sainsbury Laboratories in Norwich and at Cambridge University.
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From gifted PhD students to visionary leaders at innovative research institutes, we enable exceptional talent to make their mark in plant science, forging new discoveries in fundamental plant biology as well as beneficial developments in the field.
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Thousands of students start undergraduate bioscience courses in UK universities each year. Targeted Gatsby funding ensures that those who are bright, enthusiastic and able to consider a future in plant science are inspired to pursue their ambitions.
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It is important that young people appreciate the relevance of plant science to modern life, and have a good understanding of how plants work. We fund projects which develop the science curriculum, support teachers and connect plant scientists with schools.
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The Gatsby Plant Science Network meets every year for presentations, talks and discussions, and provides an important forum for Sainsbury undergraduate and Sainsbury PhD students, both past and present, to meet influential members of the UK plant science community.
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The Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University, opened in 2011, is made up of 150 scientists, technicians and support staff working at the frontiers of knowledge in plant growth and development, addressing some of the greatest challenges of the 21st century.
This Laboratory opened on the campus of the John Innes Centre in 1989 and has established a global reputation in plant and microbial science. The Laboratory is dedicated to daring, long-term research which will help reduce crop losses to important diseases.
Rigorous selection criteria, generous funding, high expectations and a comprehensive package of training ensure our PhD studentships attract and develop exceptional talent among young scientists who will become tomorrow’s leaders in science.
We have supported Science and Plants for Schools for more than 30 years in its work to strengthen plant science education in schools through supporting teachers to bring plant science to life for all pupils and inspire the next generation of plant scientists.
