Eric Reid Fund for Methodology Grant

Eric Reid Fund for Methodology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Biochemical Society
Amount: Up to £6,670
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The Eric Reid Fund for Methodology, supported by the Biochemical Society, offers grants for innovative methodologies in cellular and bioanalytical research. Eligible applicants include Early Career, Full, or Emeritus members of the Society. The fund provides up to £4,000 for consumables and stipends for summer students. This fund emphasizes methodological advancements and is not intended for clinical therapeutics, ensuring support for scientific exploration and validation in basic science.

Overview

Background The Fund was endowed by a Trust (Guildford Academic Associates) co-founded by Dr Eric Reid, an Emeritus Member. The emphasis is on methodology, with a preference for cellular or bioanalytical work. Consideration will be given only to applications that are carefully compiled and scientifically convincing. Examples of awards: Developing and applying a new techniqueChecking the application of a known technique in new circumstancesMethod development by new staff before they apply to a major award-granting body How much is available? £4,000 (for consumables only)  £6,670  (to cover a maximum of £4,000 for consumables and a maximum stipend of £2,670  to a summer vacation student working on a 6 week project (based on a 35-hour week at National Living Wage). Shorter projects are also welcomed. Any additional funding sought for the proposed work from other sources should be mentioned in the application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply: Applicants must be a current Early Career, Full, or Emeritus member of the Biochemical Society at the application closing date.  Funding will not be awarded in two consecutive years.  The purpose of the grant must be to set up or improve methodology, with appropriate validation. This allows trying out new ideas.Where a short-term stipend is sought, the person must be engaged in benchwork rather than writing-up; this must be an Undergraduate student or someone that has just completed their undergraduate degree. The fund is not intended to provide or supplement students enrolled on MPhil/MRes/MSc/PhD programmes. If the applicant is an Early Career member, a letter of support from a senior colleague or Head of Department should be provided. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be a current Early Career, Full or Emeritus member of the Biochemical Society at the closing date of the round applied to.

Ineligibility

This grant is aimed at basic science and the development of analytical/biochemical methods. This fund is not intended for clinical therapeutics.