Registration Fees Grant

For members actively participating in scientific events, conferences, symposia, workshops, webinars or training courses.

This grant is designed to support AMI members in attending events critical to the advancement of sustainable applied microbiology and in alignment with AMI's strategic objectives, particularly focusing on contributing to relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

This grant aims to promote active participation in conferences, symposia, workshops, training courses and meetings that further knowledge exchange, and professional development in key areas of applied microbiology.
 

Eligibility Eligibility

  • Applicants must have current active Student, Trainee, Associate, Fellow 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. 
  • Active participation in the event is required (e.g. poster/oral presentation or event panellist).

Grant Details and Financial Support 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. Not for international travel or subsistence.
  • Event Type: AMI or specific AMI-sponsored scientific events.

Application Requirements 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 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 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 Application Process

  • Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Those submitted by the final day of the month will receive a decision within four weeks (for example, applications received by 31 January will be reviewed, with outcomes available from 28 February).

 
The application window is currently closed for this grant. It will reopen in January 2026.