BIOREME Small Starter Grants

Now open for applications!

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We are pleased to announce that the small starter grants scheme has reopened for applications. These grants are designed to support early-stage research ideas and provide seed funding for pilot work, scoping studies, or initial data collection. We encourage applications from academic and research staff who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below.

Pleas ensure you read the guidance documents and key dates below before applying.

  • These grants are for researchers wishing to:

    • Undertake an activity that supports a research collaboration which will facilitate future grant development within BIOREME’s remit

    • Disseminate biophysical modelling research to diverse research communities eg. Presenting modelling research at a respiratory conference

    Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, presenting at conferences, visiting research groups, visiting project partners, attending or organising a scientific meeting or workshop.

    We expect the maximum to award per individual applicant is £1500, but we aim to be flexible dependent on activity and demand. Funding will be awarded at 80% FEC in line with the EPSRC costing guide. The Collaboration Grants will be available until 2025.

  • Researchers of any discipline and career level can apply however; the activity must support research progress within BIOREME’s remit (ie. biophysical/mechanistic modelling of respiratory diseases), and you must be able to demonstrate why the activity cannot be covered by your current funding.

    International applicants are welcome (the costs must be stated in the currency, GBP).

  • The applications will be reviewed by members of the Network+ steering committee in an ad hoc basis in response to submissions

    We aim to inform applicants of the outcome within 6 weeks of submission. We advise applicants that the activity they are applying to support starts no earlier than 8 weeks after your submission. This is to account for the time needed to peer review and the administrative processes to award the grant.

  • Please consult the Small Starter Grant Guidance document for further details on eligibility and the application requirements.