Scientific Event Travel Grant

Eligibility:

• Open to associate and full members, focusing on researchers at an early stage in their career, PhD students, and those without independent funding.
• A minimum of 13 months of continuous and active AMI membership required.

• Applicants must be actively participating at the event, whether it be a paper, poster, or other forms of active participation. 

• Previous recipients of this award may not apply in the subsequent year.  

• The event must align with AMI's strategic goals.  

Grant Details and Financial Support:

• The grant provides full or partial financial support, with a maximum award of £2,000.
• Intended to assist with or cover essential expenses such as travel, visa, and accommodation for AMI approved external events.
• Applicants should be prepared to contribute or secure additional funding, as the grant may not cover all expenses.
• Priority will be given to those presenting papers or posters, early-career researchers, and members from lower income countries. 
• Priority will be given to early-career researchers, and members from lower income countries.
• Can be used in conjunction with Registration Fees & Carer Support Grants.

Application Requirements:

• Proposal (500 words max) explaining the event's relevance and expected benefits.
• Detailed budget breakdown with justifications for each expense.
• Applicants must submit proof of event acceptance and their participation details with their application, or before travel if not yet available.
• Applicants must provide a supporting letter from a supervisor or department head stating the relevance financial need for support.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevance of the event to the applicant’s career development and contributions to their scientific field.
• Quality and impact of the applicant’s participation in the event.
• Evaluation of financial need and justification for the support requested.
• Preference will be given to members who have not previously received this award.

Budgeting and Justification:

• Detailed budget required, excluding travel insurance costs.
• Description of how applicants plan to fund the remaining costs, including personal funds, institutional support, or other scholarships.

Post-Event Requirements: 

• Acknowledge AMI’s support in all conference presentations and materials. 
• AMI claim form, all relevant receipts and certificate/proof of attendance must be submitted within six weeks of the event.
• Submission of a comprehensive report and photographs, detailing experiences and learning, should be included with your claim document within six weeks after the event.

Application Process:

• The first review deadline for travel grant applications is 1 March 2025, covering events taking place up to 30 June 2025. This includes, but is not limited to, the following events: Centre for Microbial Interactions, Norwich, UK (26–27 February 2025); ESCMID Global, Vienna, Austria (11–15 April 2025); Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium, Liverpool, UK (12 June 2025); and ASM Microbe 2025, Los Angeles, USA (19–23 June 2025).
• The second review deadline is 1 May 2025 for events scheduled in July and August.
• The third review deadline is 1 July 2025 for events September onwards.