International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences

Open UKRI funding opportunity · Grant. Open with no closing date. Opportunity page: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bbsrc-international-travel-award-scheme/

Apply for funding to visit international partners, to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities or attend European consortia-building events.

You must be an existing Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-supported researcher to apply for funding.

You can apply for support if you are:

- a holder of a current BBSRC research grant

- a BBSRC-supported researcher employed at BBSRC institutes

Funding of up to £3,000 (100% FEC) is available and limited to travel and subsistence costs. Stays may be of up to one month in duration and you must submit your application at least eight weeks before you travel.

What we're looking for Scope

Our international travel awards support:

- short-term travel for initial contact with international partners to discuss or prepare proposals for international programmes

- up to one month visiting specific facilities not available in the UK, undertaking a piece of work, or gaining access to techniques or materials of benefit to your BBSRC research project or team

- attendance at European consortia-building events to discuss a future role in it

Duration

Visits supported through international travel awards may take place for up to one month, but no longer.

Funding available

The Full Economic Cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £3,000.

BBSRC will fund 100% of the FEC.

What we will fund

Funding is limited to travel and subsistence costs of up to £3,000.

What we will not fund

Funding cannot be used for:

- salary costs

- consumables

- equipment

- research costs

Supporting skills and talent

We encourage you to follow the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Technician Commitment.

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