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.
 

Eligibility Eligibility

  • Open to Full, Fellow and Associate 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.  
  • Active participation in the event is required (e.g. poster/oral presentation or event panellist).

Grant Details and Financial Support 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 or AMI approved events.
  • Applicants should be prepared to contribute or secure additional funding, as the grant may not cover all expenses.
  • Priority will be given to those presenting papers or posters.
  • Priority will be given to early-career researchers, and members from lower income countries.
  • Can be used in conjunction with Registration Fees & Carer Support Grants.

Application Requirements Application Requirements

  • Proposal (500 words max) explaining the event's relevance and expected benefits.
  • Detailed budget breakdown with justifications for each expense (incl. quotes for flights/hotels where applicable).
  • Applicants must submit proof of event acceptance and their participation details with their application, or before travel if not yet available.
  • Applicants must provide a supporting letter from a supervisor or department head stating the relevance financial need for support.

Selection Criteria Selection Criteria

  • Relevance of the event to the applicant’s career development and contributions to their scientific field.
  • Quality and impact of the applicant’s participation in the event.
  • Evaluation of financial need and justification for the support requested.
  • Preference will be given to members who have not previously received this award.

Budgeting and Justification Budgeting and Justification

  • Detailed budget required, excluding travel insurance costs.
  • Description of how applicants plan to fund the remaining costs, including personal funds, institutional support, or other scholarships.

Post-Event Requirements Post-Event Requirements

  • Acknowledge AMI’s support in all conference presentations and materials. 
  • AMI claim form, all relevant receipts and certificate/proof of attendance must be submitted within six weeks of the event.
  • Submission of a comprehensive report and photographs, detailing experiences and learning, should be included with your claim document within six weeks after the event.

Application Process Application Process

  • 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).
  • The first monthly deadline for 2026 will be 31 December 2025 for review in January 2026.

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