All grants

Society Events Grant

Funds are available to support eligible members attending the Society Annual Conference or one other Society meeting per year.

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.

The Society offers a limited number of awards to enable undergraduates to work on microbiological research projects during the summer vacation. Applications must be made by the project supervisor on behalf of a named student.

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.

Outreach and Engagement Grant

Grants up to £1000 to support relevant science outreach or public engagement initiatives that engage new audiences in the art and science in any aspect of microbiology.

Society-Supported Conference Grants

Awards of up to £2,000 are available to members who wish to organise a conference (in person or virtual) in any field of microbiology, either independently or in partnership with another Society.