Student Opportunities Grants

Please keep the following in mind when applying for a Student Opportunities Grant:

• Applications should be for projects or events with a molecular bioscience focus.
• Applications should be for extracurricular activities/projects and cannot form part of degree coursework or compulsory studies.
• The Recipient must act in accordance with government legislation and is responsible for obtaining any licenses, permissions and insurances that are necessary by law to carry out their activity or project.
• We accept applications from anywhere in the world, however please note that we are unable to pay grants to recipients in jurisdictions, countries or regions subject to sanctions, embargoes or other political trade restrictions put in place by the United Nations, the EU or the UK.
• The Biochemical Society does not fund any applications made retrospectively.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
• A Student Opportunities Grant is non-transferable and can only be used to support the project or activity outlined in the original application. 

If successful:

• For applicable events or projects, the Biochemical Society logo and/or marketing materials will be provided by the Biochemical Society and the Recipient must ensure these are displayed at all times, either online or in print.
• The Recipient is required to send photographs (if applicable) and a report of approximately 200 words providing an overview of the project/activity, the skills developed as a result, and the impact or outcomes this will have on future studies and/or career. The report and photographs may be published on the Biochemical Society website, social media channels or considered for publication in our community magazine, The Biochemist. Please ensure consent is given by any individuals featured in the photographs.
• The Biochemical Society cannot be held responsible for any of the Recipient’s debts or liabilities.