# The Deep-Sea Biology Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1173699 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1173699)
- Website: http://dsbsoc.org/
- Latest income: £25.7k; spending £32k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/deep-sea-biology-society

The society enables the exchange of information on deep-sea biology through its membership program, digital communication platforms and the organisation and sponsorship of scientific meetings. We issue grants such as travel and career development awards. We give annual and triennial prizes recognising excellence in research. We conduct a mentoring program connecting senior and junior researchers.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Deep-Sea Biology Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Deep-Sea Biology Society reported income of £25.7k and spending of £32k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Deep-Sea Biology Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (dsbsoc.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Deep-Sea Biology Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Deep-Sea Biology Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Deep-Sea Biology Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Deep-Sea Biology Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Deep-Sea Biology Society?

In its latest reported year The Deep-Sea Biology Society reported income of £25.7k and spending of £32k.


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