Between 2009 and 2025 BRISC (Biological Recording in Scotland) provided bursaries for taxonomic training to people all over Scotland. This work was done alongside the Glasgow Natural History Society.
As BRISC has made the decision to be wound up as a charity and as a membership organisation at the end of 2025, from 2025/26, the Glasgow Natural History Society is taking over the provision of bursaries for natural history training courses.
BRISC has provided legacy funds to Glasgow Natural History Society to fund two bursaries a year for as long as the funds last. Glasgow Natural History Society will fund four additional bursaries.
The bursaries continue to be open to anyone living in Scotland who wants to improve their skills and contribute to biological recording.