BALI Members encouraged to apply for Plant Health Professional Development Award
The Royal Society of Biology has opened applications for its annual Plant Health Professional Development Award. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking formal recognition of their plant health professional status, with access to free training, mentoring and CPD. Up to 30 awards are available for the 2026–27 application period.
The Plant Health Professional Development Award aims to support those working in plant health and biosecurity by offering a free route to official certification and career support.
Recipients of the award will receive:
- Free membership to the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) for one year
- A free application to the Plant Health Professional Register (PHPR) which includes the first year’s registration fee
- Access to a new mentoring scheme to support your PHPR application
- Free access to the RSB’s Plant Health Professional Register Online Training course
The award is part of the RSB's expanded plant health professional development initiatives supported by Defra, with up to 30 awards available for 2026–27. The award is open to anyone who has been working in a plant health-related career for at least one year and is interested in applying to join the PHPR for the first time.
To apply, applicants must email a completed application form along with an up-to-date CV to registers@rsb.org.uk by 17:00 (GMT, London time) on 1 December 2026.
Visit the award webpage to find out more, including how to apply. If you have any questions, please email registers@rsb.org.uk.
