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The Microbiology Society offers up to £1,000 to support its members to do relevant science teaching or promotion initiatives, or developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology.

The Microbiology Society invites applications for its education and outreach grants. These support relevant science teaching or promotion initiatives, or developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology.

For full members, postgraduate student members and full concessionary members not working at schools these may support a variety of educational outreach activities to promote public engagement with microbiology. 

Up to £1,000 will be awarded to contribute to the expenses of the proposed activity. Activities as part of organisation open days or UCAS days will not be eligible for funding.

A variety of educational outreach activities to promote public engagement with microbiology will be considered for support. These might include:

  • Talks, workshops, demonstrations, posters, leaflets, broadcasts, activities at science festivals and audio-visual or computer-based packages.
  • Activities that take place as part of a National Science and Engineering Week event at the applicant's place of work

Applications are reviewed against the following criteria:

  • The project is relevant to microbiology
  • The project has clear aims that are realistically achievable in the proposed time frame
  • The activity is clearly described and technically feasible
  • The project is innovative and/or timely
  • There is clear benefit to the target audience
  • The applicant, and any support staff, has the required expertise to support the project through to successful completion
  • The evaluation methods are adequately described and appropriate
  • The project has sustainability
  • Full and reasonable costings are given

The deadline for applications is 1 April 2024. There is also another round with a deadline on 1 October 2024.

 

Click here for full details and to apply