REMINDER: Applications are due 15 August

The ISDR Council supports a grant programme for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are members of the International Society for Diatom Research. The aim of the program is to support ECRs to undertake original projects focusing on diatoms, across all disciplines. The program will provide funding opportunities to facilitate collaboration and networking. We anticipate that a call for applications will be made each year for the three years (2023-2025). There are two types of ECR funding opportunities:

Type 1: Luc Ector Student Bursary. This grant is named in memory of Luc Ector who was a prominent and prolific diatomist, known for his generosity and concern for young diatomists.

• Individual grants
• The aim of the grant is to enable students to incorporate a new aspect into their research program
• 3 awards worth £2,000 each.

Type 2: Networking Grant

• Funding for a collaborative project, which involves a minimum 3 ECRs
• The aim of the grant is to promote collaboration and multidisciplinary research among ECRs
• Each year: 1 award worth £4,000.

Who can apply:

Early Career Researchers who are current members of ISDR. We define ECRs as:

• Members currently registered on an MSc or PhD programme, or
• Postgraduates within 8 years of the award of MSc or PhD or (extensions to this 8-year timeframe are permitted for periods of leave, including maternity, parental and sick leave).

For further details about the call, please see the grant guidance.

Applications are due 15 August 2024