Early Career Travel Award
Assisting early-career researchers with disseminating rheological research and building their research network
Purpose
The purpose of the BSR Early Career Travel Grant is to assist early-career researchers with disseminating rheological research and building their research network by either supplementing travel to a national/international conference, or supplementing funding for a short research visit. Research visits that connect academia and industry are especially encouraged.
BSR will award up to £300 for national and up to £800 for international travel. In the case of research visits BSR will award up to £500 for national and up to £1000 for international research activity.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a BSR member of 9 months standing, may be working worldwide and presenting research at a conference (by paper or poster) or visiting another institution for the purpose of research.
Eligibility is limited to researchers who have completed their PhD and who are at the early stage of their careers; that is an academic post-doctorate position, transitioning to an established independent researcher, or new to an industrial role. PhD students should instead apply through our student travel award scheme.
There are no eligibility rules based on years of post-doctoral experience or whether the applicant holds a permanent position. Consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a non-standard career path after their primary degree. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who wish to re-establish themselves after a career break or any other period of absence from active research.
Applicants may only apply for one travel award in any 12-month period. Individuals may receive no more than one award within a 3-year period.
Application
Applications should be made using the form below.
In the case of conference travel, submissions should include the name and location of the conference, the title, authors and abstract of the paper submitted to the conference. The support of the British Society of Rheology should be mentioned in the conference presentation, and the Society's logo may be used for this purpose.
In the case of a short research visit, submissions should include the name and location of the host institution/company, and a short synopsis of the intended research activity. For example, conducting experiments using facilities of the host institution/company, training on new equipment, gaining new skills through working with colleagues at the host Institution that cannot be acquired remotely or attending a short course, giving a seminar or lecture etc.
Applicants should justify why they consider themselves an early-career researcher in their submission.
A breakdown of the projected costs and a brief supporting letter from the head of school/line manager (and the host institution/company in the case of a research visit) should also be included.
Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
1. Scientific excellence in the area of rheology, including theory and application.
2. Benefits to applicant's career progression.
Payment of the award will be made on receipt of a report suitable for publication in the Bulletin of the Society.
