Research Student Conference Fund Grant

Research Student Conference Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Institute of Physics
Amount: Up to £300
Last Updated: September 22, 2025

Summary

The Research Student Conference Fund Grant, managed by the Institute of Physics, supports PhD students attending conferences or major events. Applications must be submitted at least three months prior to the event, with a recommended early application. Up to £300 can be requested, typically covering part of the expenses. The funding is intended to supplement other sources and travel risks are borne by the recipient. Ensure eligibility as a PhD student and IOP member.

Overview

Research Student Conference Fund This grant provides support for PhD students to attend a conference or major event. Your application must reach us by the deadline that is at least three months before the conference you plan to attend. For example, for an event taking place in July, your application should reach us by 1 March. We strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible. You do not need to know the outcome of an abstract submission to apply. We will make a decision within eight weeks of each closing date. If you do not hear from us after eight weeks, please do get in touch. The IOP manages the application process and the relevant IOP group awards the bursary and decides its value. Please tell us the name of the group that you would like to consider your application. 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. How much you can apply for You can apply for up to £300 during the progress of your PhD. We will usually cover only part of the expense of attending a conference. This funding is intended to supplement funding from other sources.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who can applyYou must be a PhD student, a member of the IOP and also a member of one (or more) of our groups. Find out more about joining our free groups. 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. Research Student Conference Fund (RSCF) bursaries are available to PhD students who are a member of the Institute and of an appropriate Institute group.

Ineligibility

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