Grants & funding
IBBS Scholar Exchange Programme & Bursaries
IBBS Scholar Exchange Programme
If you ever wished you could visit another laboratory to pick up a particular skill that would advance your research, this may be the programme for you.
The IBBS seeks to foster collaboration through the short-term exchange of scholars between cooperating laboratories. This programme tries to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with travel, housing and living expenses. To learn more, check out the links below:
1. A description of the programme
Whilst the programme specifically targets early career scholars, individuals at a more advanced career stage can also be considered.
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Bursaries
The IBBS Council offers bursaries, up to £1,000 each, in support of both undergraduate student projects and postgraduate student research.
Undergraduate applications
Undergraduate applications must be made, on behalf of named students, by IBBS members employed in higher education or research institutes. The research project must be related to either biodeterioration or biodegradation.
Postgraduate applications
Postgraduates must be IBBS members and they may apply for up to £1,000 for research support or £500 to be used to attend a relevant conference.
Eligibility
- Postgraduate applicants must be members of the Society, in good standing (dues paid), working in higher education or research institutes.
- Undergraduate applicants must be sponsored by a faculty member who will supervise the applicant.
- Projects must be related to biodeterioration or biodegradation.
- Research must be completed either in the applicant’s (i.e., supervisor’s) laboratory, or another laboratory that has agreed to accept the candidate without fees.
There are two proposed start dates each year for IBBS Bursaries:
- Between 1st July and 1st December
- Between 2nd December and 30th June
Only applications submitted on this application form, will be considered.