Scientific Event Travel Grant

Scientific Event Travel Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Applied Microbiology
Amount: Up to £2,000
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

The Scientific Event Travel Grant by the Society for Applied Microbiology supports early-career researchers and AMI members in attending local and international scientific events. This grant, offering up to £2,000, covers essential travel, visa, and accommodation expenses, fostering knowledge exchange and professional development. Priority is given to those actively participating in events, such as presenting papers or posters, and to members from lower-income countries. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and advance the field of applied microbiology.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Those submitted by the final day of the month will receive a decision within four weeks (for example, applications received by 31 January will be reviewed, with outcomes available from 28 February).What We Do We fundamentally believe that global challenges need to be solved by global, interdisciplinary experts who apply their diverse experience and unique voices to achieve a common goal. Because of this, we’re a truly inclusive, international organisation. We bring the microbiology community together across borders and disciplines, we look to the future and nurture those working and studying in our field, and we enable meaningful collaboration to advance scientific impact. We provide funding to encourage research and broad participation at our events and to ensure diverse voices are around the table working together to solve the sustainability development goals we’ve chosen to support. Scientific Event Travel Grant For members wishing to attend local and international scientific events, conferences, symposia, workshops, webinars or training courses Applied Microbiology International (AMI) offers the Scientific Event Travel Grant, designed to support members attending local and international scientific events such as conferences, symposia, workshops, training courses and meetings that advance the field of applied microbiology. This grant aims to foster knowledge exchange, networking opportunities, and professional development within the wider applied microbiology community. Grant Details and Financial Support: The grant provides full or partial financial support, with a maximum award of £2,000. Intended to assist with or cover essential expenses such as travel, visa, and accommodation for AMI approved external events. Applicants should be prepared to contribute or secure additional funding, as the grant may not cover all expenses.Can be used in conjunction with Registration Fees & Carer Support Grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to associate and full members, focusing on researchers at an early stage in their career, PhD students, and those without independent funding. A minimum of 13 months of continuous and active AMI membership required. Applicants must be actively participating at the event, whether it be a paper, poster, or other forms of active participation. Previous recipients of this award may not apply in the subsequent year. The event must align with AMI's strategic goals. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.