education & outreach grants and prizes
the 英格兰vs美国谁会赢？ is committed to supporting and encouraging the teaching and learning of microbiology at all levels.
we offer grants to support microbiology teaching initiatives, events and prizes to encourage excellence in the study of microbiology by undergraduate students. funds are also available for members keen to run and participate in microbiology-related outreach activities.
each year, we award the microbiology outreach prize for an outstanding microbiology outreach initiative. the prize may be awarded to an individual or a team. see the microbiology outreach prize page for details.
educators involved in university teaching or education of the general public, school pupils or professional groups may also be eligible for consideration for the peter wildy prize lecture.
members may be eligible for a travel grant (see below) to support the presentation of their pedagogic research at a conference in the uk or overseas.
enquiries about these schemes should be made by email to the grants office or by phone (+44 (0)20 7685 2698).
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society events grant
funds are available to support eligible members attending the society annual conference or one other society meeting per year.
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external event grant
funds are available to support eligible members presenting work at scientific or education meetings, short courses or training events relevant to microbiology.
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harry smith vacation studentships
the society offers a limited number of awards to enable undergraduates to work on microbiological research projects during their summer vacation. the scheme also gives early- and mid-career scientists the opportunity to gain supervision experience.
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research visit grant
the society offers grants of up to £3,000 to support members who are planning a short (one- to three-month) research visit to another laboratory. this scheme supports innovative projects within established collaborations and the development of new collaborative initiatives.
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education and outreach grants
eligible members can apply for up to £1000 to support relevant science engagement or outreach initiatives, to engage new audiences and raise awareness of any aspect of microbiology and the impact of microbiology.
