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Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support relevant science teaching or promotion initiatives, or to support developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology.

A variety of educational outreach activities to promote public engagement with microbiology will be considered for support. These might include:

• Talks, workshops, demonstrations, posters, leaflets, broadcasts, activities at science festivals and audio-visual or computer-based packages.
• Activities that take place as part of a National Science and Engineering Week event at the applicant’s place of work

Up to £1,000 will be awarded to contribute to the expenses of the proposed activity. Activities as part of organisation open days or UCAS days will not be eligible for funding.

Maximum award: £1,000
Deadlines: 10 April 2022 & 2 October 2022
Eligible membership categories: Full Concessionary and Postgraduate Student Members
Minimum membership: None required

Find out more and apply now 

Applications to the first round of the 2022 scheme (for activities taking place after 1 June 2022) are now open and will close on Sunday 10 April 2022.

Enquiries about this scheme should be made by email to grants@microbiologysociety.org.

If you would like advice on submitting your application, please contact Adam Morris (Engagement Officer).