The fungal gap report
Fungi make up an entire kingdom of life, yet they remain overlooked in science, conservation, and funding. The Fungal Gap is our movement to change that - gathering voices, data, and stories to show why fungi deserve urgent recognition.
As part of this project, The Culturing Dish is in collaboration with Mycosphaera and welcoming contributions from anyone working with fungi. We want to document both the barriers and the breakthroughs in funding: stories of rejection and resilience, as well as moments when support has made real change possible. Your reflections will help us build a collective picture of the “funding gap” and why fungi urgently need greater recognition.
You can remain anonymous if you choose, and your input will feed into the Fungal Gap Report, which will be shared openly to inform funders, policymakers, and the wider public.
add your voice
We want to understand the real barriers and breakthroughs people face when working with fungi. Whether you’re a student, researcher, grower, conservationist, or community organiser, your story matters. This is your chance to add your voice to the first Fungal Gap Report, helping us show both the scale of the challenge and the potential for change.
You can answer as briefly or as fully as you like. Submissions may be included in the published report or related The Culturing Dish projects. You can choose to share your name, or remain anonymous.
By submitting, you agree that your story may be included in The Fungal Gap Report and related The Culturing Dish projects. You can choose to remain anonymous or be quoted with your name and role. Submissions may be lightly edited for clarity. You can withdraw your consent at any time. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details.