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Professional Development Support Grant

Applied Microbiology International

The Professional Development Support Grant aims to enhance the professional growth and skills of applied microbiologists. It supports scientists in acquiring new knowledge, learning innovative techniques. The focus is on empowering microbiologists to stay updated with current research trends, and apply new learnings in their respective areas of work.

Grant Details and Financial Support:

Maximum award: Up to £2,000 per applicant, intended to cover reasonable travel, accommodation, and registration/course fees.
For training and development only. This grant is not intended for attending conferences (see the Scientific Event Travel Grant).
Subsistence costs and personal expenses are not included.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🎯 1. AMI Membership & Eligibility

You must be a current AMI member (Full, Associate, or Student) for at least one year—some grants require longer membership tenure

Check each scheme—some, such as the New Lecturer Research Grant, also restrict recipients based on prior major funding (<£30K)

⭐ 2. Clear, Strategic Alignment

Grants support various stages: early-career, lecture roles, training, travel, carers, studentships, and sustainable applied microbiology

Especially for the Sustainable Microbiology Novel Research Grant, your proposal must strongly align with AMI goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

🧩 3. Well-Structured Application & Clarity

Panels evaluate based on clarity, completeness, and how well the proposal addresses criteria.

Applications must be submitted in a single session—draft responses offline first to ensure quality .

📅 4. Timely & Complete Submission

Deadlines are fixed; no late applications or retrospective funding are allowed .

Early evidence of conference acceptance is acceptable, but final proof must arrive before travel .

💸 5. Budget Precision & Use of Funds

Provide detailed, realistic budgets with justification; clear indications of additional funding are welcomed

Fund use must match the intended purpose; changes or delays need formal approval .

🏆 6. Fit With Scheme-Specific Criteria

Travel grants prioritize those not previously funded; carers grants support childcare/dependents care; professional development grants require alignment with workshops or courses

The New Lecturer Research Grant favors early-career faculty from minoritized backgrounds aligning with sustainability aims

📜 7. Post-Award Requirements

Grant holders must:

Submit invoices/receipts and proof of attendance or receipts

Acknowledge AMI support in presentations, papers, or outreach

Submit reports, articles, or webinar deliverables to AMI's platforms

🛡️ 8. Ethical & Legal Compliance

All activities must comply with AMI and local legal and ethical standards; misuse or non-compliance can lead to revocation or repayment obligations

🔧 Actionable Tips to Boost Your Chances

Maintain uninterrupted AMI membership and confirm eligibility early.

Draft application offline—clarify aims, timeline, cost, and alignment before submission.

Provide proof of event acceptance early where needed, especially for travel grants.

Align strongly with grant-specific aims, especially sustainability goals.

Detail your budget carefully, noting co-funding and cost breakdown.

Prepare post-award deliverables like presentations, articles, and acknowledgments.

Ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and logistical requirements.

✅ Summary

AMI funding rewards clear, well-justified, and thematic proposals from members at all career stages—from students and carers to new lecturers and established researchers—especially when they show alignment with sustainability, capacity-building, and professional development. Keeping your application strong, timely, compliant, and complete is key to success.

Specialties

Microbiology

Eligibility Requirements

Open to current AMI Full or Associate members with a minimum of 13 months continuous active membership.
Members whose applications have been previously successful are eligible to reapply once every three years.
Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in subsequent application periods.
This grant is highly competitive, with limited availability.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Applied Microbiology International

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Salisbury House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2LA

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