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Innovative Project/Public Engagement Grant

This grant provides pump-priming funds to develop an innovative piece of work associated with applied microbiology which has public engagement as its main focus. The applicant will have to demonstrate how the project can bridge the gap between research and the public.

Examples of appropriate projects include events promoting a microbiological subject or an exhibition of art work related to applied microbiology. Maximum award £2000.

Eligible persons will be Full Ordinary Members who have no funding from any additional source. An acknowledgement to SfAM must be given.

To apply for the Innovative Project/Public Engagement Grant  you can complete the online form below or download the application form:   Public engagement grant form

  7. Details of the project

  10. Please attach a document (no more than one side of A4 in a font size no smaller than 10 points) including information under the following headings: Objectives, Background, Innovation/public engagement, References. 

  16. Declaration

  19. In submitting this application you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions as specified.

Terms and Conditions

 1. Applicants must have paid two membership subscriptions as a Full Member of SfAM to be eligible to apply.

2. The project should bridge the gap between applied microbiology and the public.

3. SfAM should be acknowledged in any publications/communications that arise from the work. In addition, a feature report about their SfAM funded work (500 to1000 words) must be provided for Microbiologist magazine.

4. Applicants must apply at least 8 weeks before the proposed start of any project.

5. A successful applicant cannot re-apply to the fund in any one year.