Researcher Development and Travel Grant — 2026 Round 4

Support a research-development activity in the chemical sciences, including conferences, skills training, organizing a scientific meeting or visiting collaborators. Virtual and in-person activities are eligible. Awards contribute up to GBP 500 toward essential, reasonable activity costs. Round 4 covers activities beginning on or after 1 January 2027 and requires a supporting declaration from a supervisor, line manager or department head. The deadline is 19 October 2026 at 14:00 UK time (BST). The separate 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress scheme cannot be funded through this call.

Eligible RSC Partner Scientists, AMRSC, MRSC or FRSC members who are chemical-science PhD students or researchers within ten years of leaving full-time education, with career breaks considered. Partner Scientists need 180 days of prior membership (membership since 18 March 2026 for this round). Routine testing/quality-control roles, undergraduate and Affiliate membership are excluded. Normally one grant every three calendar years; a supervisor, manager or department-head declaration is required.