Student Travel Bursary
This bursary is designed to assist students in attending local AMI or AMI-sponsored scientific events, including conferences, symposia, workshops, webinars, and training courses.
Due to the popularity and competitive nature of the Student Travel Bursary, it is important to note that only a limited number of grants are available for each AMI or AMI-sponsored event. Applicants are encouraged to check if their supervisor/department has the funds to cover their costs first. This honesty helps us reserve these limited grants for those to attend who would otherwise find the cost a barrier and have greater financial need. By prioritising students with financial constraints, we aim to ensure broader and more equitable access to these key learning opportunities.
Although this grant is highly competitive, we will strive to support as many eligible students as possible within the constraints of available funds.
This grant can be used to attend the following events:
- LAM ECS Research Symposium 2024, Bristol UK
- Viruses of Microbes (VOM) Cairns
- Omics & Heritage - Metagenomes and Microbiomes for the study of cultural heritage conservation and archaeology
- Molecular Microbial Ecology Group 2024
- ASM Microbe 2024, Atlanta Georgia USA
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS), Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
- ISME19, Cape Town South Africa
- IUMS2024, Florence Italy
- EACS European Aids Conference
- 6th International Conference on Functional Metagenomics, Skukuza South Africa
- 14th International Congress on Extremophiles, Loutraki Greece
- IS-MET Latin America 2024, Fortaleza Brazil
Eligibility:
- Applicants must have current active Student, Associate or Full membership with AMI.
- Priority will be given to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students who have not received an AMI grant in the 12 months preceding the event date.
- Preference given to those presenting at the event, whether it be a paper, poster, or other forms of active participation.
Grant Details and Financial Support:
- Grant Amount: Up to £200 per applicant.
- Eligible Expenses: Reasonable local travel costs, accommodation, and registration fees for the event.
- Event Type: AMI or specific AMI-sponsored scientific events.
Application Requirements:
- A completed application form.
- Costs for which funding is sought.
- A brief statement detailing the benefit of attending the event to the applicant’s academic and professional development.
- Contact details of principle investigator / organisational official / course leader.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance of the event to the applicant's field of study or research.
- Potential impact on the applicant’s academic and professional development.
- Fair distribution of funds among applicants (consideration for applicants who have not previously received an AMI grant).
Post-Event Requirements:
- Grant recipients are required to submit a one-line quote / testimonial summarising their experience at the event along with their claim.
- AMI claim form, all relevant receipts and certificate/proof of attendance must be submitted within six weeks of the event.
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the start date of the event.
- Applications will be reviewed by a panel, and decisions will be communicated to applicants within four weeks of submission.