AJ Banks Travel Bursary Grant

AJ Banks Travel Bursary Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: SCI
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The AJ Banks Travel Bursary supports early-career PhD students in food science, engineering, and technology by funding attendance at international conferences and laboratory visits. Offered by SCI, the bursary encourages networking and knowledge sharing among young researchers. Applications open in September and close on October 31. Preference is given to those traveling outside their country of residence, enhancing global collaboration in scientific advancement.

Overview

SCI contributes towards the development of young PhD students by helping them broaden their vision and share cutting-edge knowledge at international conferences and laboratory visits. In this way, SCI helps young scientists learn from, and network with, top scientists from around the world. The AJ Banks Award provides bursaries to support attendance at meetings for activities related to food science, engineering and technology. Areas: Food Science; Food Engineering; Food Technology Timetable Applications open: September Applications close: 31 October at 17:00 Frequency: Annual

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility CriteriaBackground PhD students Career Stage Early career stages Up to 10 years after completion of first degree, or 10 years after starting a first position in business, science or engineering You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applications will be considered from SCI standard or student members (and not e-members).

Ineligibility

SCI travel bursaries are not available to SCI e-members or non-members. Funding will not be given for visits which are part of the normal course of a co-sponsored PhD (e.g. visiting the partner site).Applications will not be considered from those who have previously received an AJ Banks, Messel, Leverhulme or Richardson travel bursary.