UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences (Grant)
Up to £3,000 Closes 19 October 2028
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £3,000 |
| Total funding available | £999,999,999 |
| Opens | 21 October 2021 |
| Closes | 19 October 2028 (709 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Apply for funding to visit international partners, to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities or attend European consortia-building events.
You must be an existing Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-supported researcher to apply for funding.
You can apply for support if you are:
- a holder of a current BBSRC research grant
- a BBSRC-supported researcher employed at BBSRC institutes
Funding of up to £3,000 (100% FEC) is available and limited to travel and subsistence costs. Stays may be of up to one month in duration and you must submit your application at least eight weeks before you travel.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
Who is eligible to apply
You can apply for support if you are:
- a holder of a current BBSRC research grant
- a BBSRC-supported researcher employed at BBSRC institutes
The application must be made by a project lead, but the project lead does not have to be the one travelling.
You can only apply after your BBSRC grant has started, and there must be at least six months remaining on your project from the start of the international travel award.
Who is not eligible to apply
Students are not eligible to apply.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI. Find out more about UKRI’s resubmission policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
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