IBERS Distance Learning

Are you based in Wales? Do you dream of working towards a postgraduate qualification?

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation distributes grants to postgraduate students from Wales studying for a Masters or PhD (including IBERS-Distance Learners). Grants will be offered towards the payment of tuition fees only, up to a maximum of £5,000 in each case. The closing date for any applications for the 2026-27 academic year is 29 MAY 2026 (applications received after the closing date will not be considered). Guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the James Pantyfedwen website on

Welcome to the James Pantyfedwen Foundation The James Pantyfedwen Foundation began its operations on 1 April 1998, the successor of two former charitable trusts, both of which has been set up by the late Sir D J James.