Sustainable Microbiology Novel Research Grant

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be current members of AMI with at least 13 months of continuous AMI membership.
• Applications demonstrating a strong focus on innovative and impactful research projects are preferred.
• Financial need is a consideration, but the merit of the research project is paramount.
• Preference given to applicants demonstrating financial need and innovative project proposals. 

Grant Details and Financial Support:

• Grant Amount: Up to £3,000 per applicant.
• Examples of eligible expenses: 
  • Expenses for purchasing or renting specialised equipment necessary for the research.
  • Costs for laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents, and other materials essential for conducting experiments.
  • While we aim to support diverse aspects of your research project, expenses are unlikely to include personal remuneration such as salaries or stipends.
• Project Focus: Pilot studies, proof of principle studies, innovative applied microbiology research aligned with the UNSDGs.

Application Requirements:

• A completed application form.
• A detailed description of the research project, emphasising its scientific merit, impact and relevance to the field of applied microbiology and the UNSDGs.
• A detailed budget outlining the item costs (and supplier where relevant) for which funding is sought.
• A brief statement (max 300 words) explaining how the project contributes to the academic and professional trajectory of those involved in the project.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevance of the project to the field of applied microbiology and the UNSDGs.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Potential impact on the applicant’s academic and professional development.
• The innovative nature and potential for significant breakthroughs in the proposed research.

Post-Project Requirements:

• Recipients are required to either submit an article appropriate for publication in The Microbiologist magazine about their project (maximum 1,000 words) or present their research findings in a relevant AMI seminar or workshop.
• Recipients are required to submit their claim form and legitimate receipts within six weeks of the end of the project

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the project start date.
• Applications will be reviewed by a panel after deadlines of 15 March, 15 June and 15 September
• Decisions will be communicated within four weeks of the deadline.