Frequently Asked Questions

The Society is seeking to raise funds to help unlock the potential of more microbiologists to focus on their vital research, for the benefit of all of us.

Most of the Society’s income comes from its publishing operations, with smaller additional contributions from member subscriptions and event fees. However, given the changing publishing landscape, this will not be the case in the future. We are diversifying our income to ensure we can continue to support our members across our community in a constantly changing environment.

Many microbiologists are under increasing pressure within their place of work or study. The pandemic added to the pressure many members were already experiencing. We would like to give those in our community who are in a position to help, the opportunity to support others.

We are fundraising to unlock the potential of microbiology research, to provide maximum benefit to society. Our members are involved in addressing challenges that vary from urgent problems demanding immediate solutions, such as new and emerging diseases, to long-term issues, like antimicrobial drug resistance, food security and environmental sustainability. They have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about microbiology and our role is to help unlock and harness their potential.

We are fundraising to support more microbiologists in this vital research, which might one day provide solutions to truly global challenges.