The Genetics Society: Training Grant

The Genetics Society: Training Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Genetics Society UK
Amount: Up to £1,200
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The Genetics Society, founded in 1919, is the world's first society for studying inheritance mechanisms. It offers a Training Grant of up to £1,200 for members in the UK to attend genetic training courses or collaborative lab visits. Eligibility includes being a member and either studying or working in the UK. The Society promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all community segments. However, funding is not provided for pre-budgeted training or fieldwork outside the UK.

Overview

About Us The Genetics Society, established in 1919 by William Bateson and Edith Rebecca Saunders, is one of the world's oldest learned societies dedicated to the study of genetics. Its mission is to promote research, teaching, and public understanding of genetics. The Society organises scientific meetings, supports various special interest groups, and publishes the journal Heredity. Membership includes over 2,000 professionals, encompassing researchers, educators, and students. Through grants, lectures, and public engagement initiatives, the Genetics Society fosters advancements in genetic science and its applications. Training Grant Purpose: Sponsorship of genetic themed meetings not organised directly by the Genetics Society. The Genetics Society can help with grants of up to £1,200 to enable members to attend formal short training courses, or a collaborative visit to another laboratory to train in specific genetic/genomic techniques.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All members of the Genetics Society can apply, as long as you are studying or working in the UK, or the course you wish to attend is being held in the UK. Students can apply as soon as they become Society members. Others should be a Society member for at least one year.The Genetics Society is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications for the Heredity Fieldwork Grant from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, caring responsibilities, age, religion, or belief.Costs can be applied for:TravelAccommodationSubsistence (e.g., food if you are self-catering, or while travelling)Registration/tuition feesOther Conditions:You must be either studying or working in the UK, or intending to carry out your training course in the UKIf you are a student, we need a supporting letter from your supervisorYour supervisor must also be a member of The Genetics SocietyYou can only claim one travel grant in any two year periodOnly one application from your research group can be funded in any twelve-month periodIf the course you want to attend is outside the UK but a similar course is available in the UK, we need a detailed explanation of why we should fund you to attend the course abroadWe need to know why your student funding does not cover the training costs You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants (and their supervisors) must be members of the Genetics Society.

Ineligibility

What Can't be Funded:Training in a collaborators lab that is already built into and budgeted for in your degree funding Training courses taking place outside the UK if you do not work or study in the UK Fieldwork.