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Fisheries Society of the British Isles

FSBI Travel Grant

Grants of up to £1,500 for FSBI members to travel to scientific conferences, mainly to present their work, including the FSBI annual symposium; visits to other institutions can be combined with a conference. It is aimed mainly at early-career fish biologists and fisheries scientists, but has no age limit and is open to members in any country. Applications close quarterly, on 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December.

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You could get
Up to £1,500
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Paid-up members of the Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI), anywhere in the world: you must be a member at the time of applying
  • There is no age limit, but preference goes to early-career candidates embarking on a career in fish biology or fisheries science and studying finfish
  • A letter of support from your supervisor or head of department is required
  • Applications are scored on your contribution to the conference (poster or oral presentation), previous FSBI travel support, other support obtained, the value of the trip to you, your seniority, and the quality of the application

What it funds

Travel to conferences, including the FSBI annual symposium, and associated scientific exchange visits consistent with the Society's objectives; the primary purpose is to enable researchers to present their work at scientific meetings:

  • Travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Subsistence costs
  • Conference fees

travel for purposes other than conferences may also be considered. Combining conference attendance with visits to other institutions is encouraged. The grant may be matched by funds from other sources where costs are higher.

What it will not fund

  • Meetings to discuss new research proposals
  • Fieldwork
  • Research projects
  • Purchase of equipment
  • Applications received less than 3 months, or more than 12 months, before the proposed visit
  • Late applications

How to apply

  1. Download the Letter of Support form and ask your supervisor or Head of Department to complete it
  2. Read the Travel Grant Terms and Conditions and download the Final Report document
  3. Apply on the my.fsbi portal by 23:59 GMT on the next closing date (1 December 2026, then 1 March, 1 June and 1 September), at least 3 and no more than 12 months before the trip
  4. Applications are assessed after the closing date by a committee of Council members; results are sent about two months later
  5. If successful, submit a report of about 200 words within two months of returning

if you do not receive acknowledgement within 48 hours, contact theteam@fsbi.org.uk. Recipients are expected to take out cancellation insurance and must keep receipts for 3 years.

Have ready

Letter of Support completed by your supervisor or Head of Department

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