The Dipterists Forum holds an annual weekend course at the Preston Montford field studies centre near Shrewsbury. These courses cover selected families of flies in detail, and the 2026 course will cover the Muscidae. It will be held from 13th to 15th March.
We offer a small number of bursaries, awarded on a competitive basis, that cover half the cost of this meeting. If you would like to apply for a bursary for please send your application by e-mail to me John Mousley.
Your application should say what you hope to gain from attending, how you would expect to contribute to the Forum’s aims of the study, recording and conservation of Diptera, and why you would benefit from financial assistance. If you are currently involved in a research programme please include brief details. We will be looking for evidence of enthusiasm and interest in flies. Preference may be given to those who have not received a bursary previously, but applications from previous recipients are welcome. Applications should not exceed 300 words. Successful applicants will be expected to write a short account of their experience for publication in the Forum’s Bulletin.
Applicants must be members of the Dipterists Forum at the time of their application. The closing dates for applications is Friday 5th December 2025 for the Preston Montford course.