travel & research grants
the society offers schemes to support members to communicate their science at conferences, develop collaborations and experience research in different environments.
eligible members of the society can apply for a federation of european microbiological societies (fems) meeting attendance grant. please see the fems grants page for details.
enquiries about these schemes should be made in writing to the grants office.
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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.
