Topic: subsistence

Grants of up to GBP 1,200 support short genetics or genomics courses and laboratory visits to learn specific techniques. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation, subsistence and course fees. Deadlines recur quarterly on 15 February, May, August and November; the next is 15 November 2026. Applicants should apply at least three months before training.

BBSRC supports short international visits to establish collaborations, prepare joint proposals, access facilities or attend European consortium-building events. Visits may last up to one month. The project lead applies through the host research office and must submit at least eight weeks before travel. Funding covers travel and subsistence rather than a research project budget.

Reimburse approved travel and subsistence for researchers using competitively allocated telescope time. Approval must be obtained before the trip; unapproved past visits cannot be claimed.

RAS grants normally contribute £250–£1,000 toward conference or meeting travel, registration and subsistence. Matching-funding applications must be evidenced; student support normally covers at most half the costs. Applicants must provide a submitted or planned talk/poster abstract. Meetings must occur between six weeks and six months after the assessment deadline. The current pilot accepts applications continuously and assesses small grants at four annual cut-offs; the next is 30 September 2026. Applications after a cut-off move to the next round. This current overview supersedes the older tw