Travel bursaries

International Conference Travel Bursaries

We offer Early-Career Travel Bursaries to support early-career researchers and early-career professionals* in presenting their work at prestigious international conferences.

Please note that, unless otherwise confirmed in writing, all travel bursary claims must be submitted within three months of the start date of the event. Claims submitted after this deadline will not be accepted, and the bursary offer will automatically lapse.

A limited number of travel bursaries are available on a competitive basis. Successful applicants may receive up to £2,000 towards eligible travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be based in the UK.
  • Meet the BetterWater4All definition of an Early Career Researcher or Early Career Professional.
  • Meet the BetterWater4All Network schemes.
  • Have had an oral (platform) presentation accepted at a prestigious international conference.

Award Conditions

As a condition of the award, successful applicants are required to provide a short video clip about their conference presentation, suitable for publication on the BetterWater4All Network+ website and social media channels.

How to Apply

Better Water for All Network Plus Travel Bursary Application Form – Fill in form

National Travel Bursaries

A number of ECR/ECP travel bursaries of up to £150 will be available each year to attend UK meetings, workshops, including the Network’s ECR/ECP events, etc. 

Application here:

*Definition of Early Career Researcher (ECR) and Early Career Professional (ECP)

BetterWater4All Network+ uses a career-stage rather than age- or time-based definition of Early Career status.

Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are individuals working in academia or research who are developing their independence, establishing their research profile, and working towards leadership within their field. This may include postgraduate researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and researchers in the early stages of an independent academic career.

Early Career Professionals (ECPs) are individuals working in industry, government, the public sector, charities, or other professional settings who are at an equivalent stage of professional development and are establishing their expertise, independence, and professional profile within their field.

For funding opportunities, applicants who consider themselves to be at an early-career stage are encouraged to apply and may be asked to briefly describe how they meet this definition in relation to their career path and experience.