Anybody here applied for conference travel grants ?

[rogerharris]

Got an ok to do a poster presentation at a neuroscience conference in Honk Kong. I am not sure whether my budget can stretch. I heard that grants are available which will cover half these costs.

Anybody know anything about these grants, if traveling from Britain ?

 

[mgb_phys]

Various sources to try (in order).
Your dept (I assume you a grad student?) normally giving a talk/poster is a requirement to get funding.
Your research council
Your university
College (oxbridge by any chance ?)

Then you can see if the conference has any grants - if it is being run by a well funded industry/international body it might have.

There are also a few general charities that award grants, your university should have a directory/someone that knows about them.

 

[Mene]

I can understand the excitement and hesitation that comes with receiving an opportunity to present at a conference in a different country. It is always important to consider the financial aspect of such travel, and I am glad to hear that you are looking into potential grants to help cover the costs.

I recommend checking with the conference organizers to see if they have any information on available grants specifically for attendees traveling from Britain. Additionally, you can also reach out to any professional organizations or societies in your field to inquire about grant opportunities for conference travel.

It is also worth mentioning that some universities and institutions have their own internal funding for conference travel, so it may be beneficial to check with your department or supervisor as well.

Overall, I encourage you to thoroughly research and apply for any grants that may be available to help alleviate the financial burden of attending the conference. It is a valuable opportunity to present your work and network with other scientists in your field. I wish you the best of luck with your presentation and hope you are able to secure the necessary funding for your trip.