Conference Participation Fund (CPF) Grants

Conference Participation Fund (CPF) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Royal Entomological Society
Amount: Up to £500
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The Conference Participation Fund (CPF) Grants, offered by the Royal Entomological Society, support applicants attending conferences relevant to entomology. Grants are aimed at those actively participating, such as through presentations or organizing sessions. Eligibility is generally limited to one grant per year per individual and only one award per institution for a conference. Additionally, specific conditions apply during major entomological events, and awards must be accepted to be valid.

Overview

NOTE: Applications should be submitted at least three months prior to the Conference. Background The Royal Entomological Society plays a major national and international role in disseminating information about insects and improving communication between entomologists. Conference Participation Grants are available to assist applicants attend a meeting or conference that is relevant to the aims of the Society. Applicants must be participating in some way, e.g. presenting a paper or poster or organising a session, and not just attending.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants will normally be restricted to, at most, one grant annuallystudent bursaries for the Society’s annual meetings are considered separatelyNormally only one Conference Participation award will be made per Institution for a single conference. In years where major entomological meetings occur, e.g., the International or European Congresses of Entomology, there may be a limit on the total funds available and grants will be awarded on a first-come basis. For Conference Participation Fund applications, an oral/poster presentation to or other active involvement with the conference is required Applications may be made before official acceptance of such a contribution, but any award will be conditional on such acceptance.If, for any reason, an award is agreed but not taken up, e.g., due to problems raising other funds or visa applications, the grant cannot just be carried forward to another opportunity. A fresh application must be made for consideration. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. CPF grants are available to Members and Fellows only, who must have been a Fellow or Member for one full calendar year prior to the date of any application.

Ineligibility

Applicants will normally be restricted to, at most, one grant annually (student bursaries for the Society’s annual meetings are considered separately). Normally only one Conference Participation award will be made per Institution for a single conference.