How much funding does New Professional Research Grant provide?

New Professional Research Grant provides Up to £10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for New Professional Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

New Professional Research Grant

Society for Applied Microbiology

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Up to £10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Members in their first professional appointment in academia, industry, clinical practice, or applied research.
Applicants must be within the first three years of starting this position at the time of application.
Open to AMI Full, Fellow or Associate Members with a minimum of 13 months of continuous membership.
This grant cannot be used to fund a project or research activity that already has financial support from another source (£30,000+).

Overview

The New Lecturer Research Grant supports newly appointed lecturers and researchers in sustainable applied microbiology. Administered by the Society for Applied Microbiology, this grant encourages innovative research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible applicants must be in their first permanent academic role and have a minimum of 13 months active AMI membership. Claims for reimbursement are accepted every 3–4 months, with a completion deadline of 24 months from the project start date.

Payments will be made to the individual’s institution only. Claims for reimbursement should be made every 3–4 months and be completed within 24 months from the project start date. Claims made after this period will NOT be paid.
For members who are newly appointed professionals - including lecturers, researchers, industry scientists, or clinical specialists - seeking support to establish or advance their applied microbiology work.
This grant is designed to support the research of newly appointed lecturers, investigators, assistant professors, and assistant researchers in sustainable applied microbiology. This grant aims to pump-prime innovative microbiological research that aligns with AMI's strategic goals, particularly focusing on contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
We warmly encourage applications from members based in low and low-middle income countries (LMICs). As part of AMI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, one award per funding cycle is reserved for applicants based in LMICs.

Eligibility

Members in their first professional appointment in academia, industry, clinical practice, or applied research.Applicants must be within the first three years of starting this position at the time of application.Open to AMI Full, Fellow or Associate Members with a minimum of 13 months of continuous membership.This grant cannot be used to fund a project or research activity that already has financial support from another source (£30,000+).Applicants must not have previously received this award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Open to current AMI Full or Associate members with a minimum of 13 months continuous active membership.