Houghton Trust International Travel and Subsistence Grants

Next Application deadline: 15th Nov 2016.

Grants for young avian diseases research workers, of any nationality, aged 35 or under, to undertake the following, in countries other than their own:

  1. Attendance and participation in scientific meetings.
  2. Short visits to appropriate laboratories for discussions and/or learning specific techniques (maximum duration 14 days).
  3. Appropriate training courses (not exceeding 14 days).

Deadlines: 15th Feb, 15th June or 15th Nov annually.

Grant applications must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Grants must be used in furtherance of research on avian diseases.
  • Grants must be for travel to a country other than the country is which the applicant is based for their place of work.
  • Grants must be used for: Attendance and participation in scientific meetings; or short visits to appropriate laboratories for learning new techniques; or attendance at short training courses.

Applications must be made on the official form (http://www.houghtontrust.org.uk/travel-grants.php ) and should be submitted by e-mail to The Houghton Trust Secretary, Dr. Susan Baigent, (sue.baigent@outlook.com)