The Conference Travel Fund for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) is open to research staff (on ‘research only’ contracts) within 8 years of their PhD award.*
It has been created to enable ECRs to attend national and international conferences (both in-person and virtual). It provides you with the opportunity to present your research, gather valuable feedback and network with your peers and others, which is an important part of your personal, professional and career development. You can apply for funds covering conference fees, travel, accommodation and sustenance of up to £800.
Please contact your College Research Office who will be able to advise you on how to pay the conference fee, book travel and accommodation, and reclaim funds. Please do not book anything until you have spoken to them, as you may not be able to reclaim that money. There are ºÚÁÏÍø policies in place when it comes to booking travel and reclaiming expenses by which we need to adhere.
Application Guidance
Application Form
*Regarding the 8 year limit, exceptions are being made for staff who have had career breaks and/or are returning to academia from another sector. Please contact Dr Victoria Schuppert (Senior Researcher Developer - Research Staff) in the Graduate School if that is the case.