Harden Bursaries

Our Harden Bursaries help students and scientists in the early stage of their career attend Harden Conferences, our residential research conference series focusing on specific specialist topics.

Not a member? Why not join today and receive discounted registration fees and the opportunity to apply for a bursary to help cover registration, travel, or accommodation costs!

Bursary funding available:

The exact value of Harden Bursaries and the criteria for which it can be spent varies for each Conference.
Harden Bursaries are often over-subscribed, and many applications are not accepted. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have been informed, in writing, that your application has been accepted.
If awarded, bursaries will be paid after the conference has taken place, and attendance has been confirmed.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply:

You must be a member of the Biochemical Society by the abstract deadline. If you are not a member, join today. 
You must not have received another Harden Bursary in the same calendar year.
You must be a graduate student or have gained your PhD in the last 5 years. Due to limited numbers, preference is given to senior graduate students. 
You must submit an abstract to the conference.

Application deadlines

Registration and abstract submission must be completed by the event’s early bird deadline.

Please note: abstract submission does not count as registration. You will need to register and pay for the conference separately.

Contact us

For further information please get in touch with the Grants department.

Related grants

Please find other related funding opportunities below.

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Bursaries

Care and Assistance Grants

Care and Assistance Grants provide additional funding to cover participation in a Society meeting or training course. The grant is open to all additional support needs, including but not limited to, carer support, childcare, disability, and accessibility needs.

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Conference and Travel Grants

General Travel Grants

Funding of up to £1,500 to support attendance at face-to-face scientific meetings, workshops, and training courses.

Bursaries

Student Bursaries

These bursaries support the attendance of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Members at face-to-face and online Biochemical Society scientific meetings, training events, and courses.