Institute of Physics: Early Career Researchers Fund Grant

Institute of Physics: Early Career Researchers Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Institute of Physics
Amount: Up to £300
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

The Institute of Physics (IOP) offers the Early Career Researchers Fund Grant, providing up to £300 for early career researchers to attend international meetings and visit facilities. This financial support aims to enhance professional development by encouraging participation in global events related to physics. Eligibility includes being in the first three years of employment in academia or industry, with a primary focus on research or physics application. Funding is supplementary and requires IOP membership.

Overview

Early Career Researchers Fund This fund provides financial support for early career researchers to attend international meetings and visit international facilities. Our aim is to broaden your professional development and maximise your potential. How much you can apply for You can apply for up to £300.

We will usually cover only part of the expense of attending a conference. This funding is intended to supplement funding from other sources.
If you work for industry, the value of our support must be matched by funding from your employer or a third party.
Travel risks
Bursaries are paid as a reimbursement of expenses properly incurred. Any travel is undertaken at the sole risk of the bursary recipient. The IOP has no liability in the event that travel is not possible, or is curtailed, or if the event you are attending is cancelled, postponed or abandoned, whether due to COVID-19 rules and restrictions, or any other reason. If you do not undertake your booked travel, the IOP reserves the right not to pay the bursary.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who can apply Early career researchers in the first three years of paid employment in industry or academia.This could be full or part time employment.The qualifying period excludes career breaks. Your primary role should be research or the application of physics.You must be a member of the IOP and the event you wish to attend must relate to the group you are a member of.We will consider funding for international events organised by the IOP. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You must be a member of the Institute and the event you wish to attend must relate to the group you are a member of.

Ineligibility

Meetings organised by our groups are not covered by this funding because these are already subsidised by the IOP.