• Applicants must clearly outline on the application form the nature of the project for which a grant is being sought.
  
• Applications from students must be supported by the Principal of the student's school, college or university. Non-student applicants need the support of their employer or suitable referee with whom the Trustees can communicate.
  
• Awards will be made on a strictly individual basis and not direct to groups, exploration societies or expeditions.
• It is the policy of the Trustees to contribute towards the expenses of the applicant. We do not sponsor events.
  
• The Trustees require a report (see below) from all those who receive grants within 3 months of the conclusion of the study period or project.Reports.
  The Trustees would like to emphasise the obligation falling upon applicants to submit the reports on time. There is no set format for the reports - sometimes they take the form of a diary - but more normally it is a summary of the applicant's activities. The principal object is to satisfy the Trustees that the grant has been appropriately used. Where a number of individuals take part in the same project the Trustees will accept a joint report provided that each individual contributes to it.