Help create and support a representative scientific community with our Diversity in Science Grants – open for applications until Tuesday 20 May 2025.

The Biochemical Society’s Diversity in Science Grants scheme generally provides grants of between £500-£1,000 to individuals, groups, charities or not-for profit organizations to support individual projects.

We are excited to hear from any individual or group with a project that will support and address issues relating to inclusion and diversity in science. You do not need to be a member of the Society to apply and you don’t need to be based in the UK; these grants are open to applicants from any country. Previous recipients of any of our grants are welcome to apply for funding from this scheme once a report has been submitted.

You can read more about the Society’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.

Criteria

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• An understanding of issues and challenges pertaining to diversity in science.
• An awareness of channels and networks which address diversity in science, through which any achievements arising from the grant may be disseminated.
• Originality and relevance of the proposed approach in addressing issues and challenges relating to diversity in science.
• Plans for evaluating the potential impact of the project.
• Proven research capability and experience, if the grant is to be used to fund a research project.
• A defined time-period for the activity (for grants awarded in 2025 it is expected that the project will be completed by 31 March 2026.)
• Evidence of additional/future funding to ensure project sustainability if catalytic funding is being sought.

Deadline: 20 May 2025