Eric Reid Fund for Methodology
Forecasted
Eric Reid Fund for Methodology supports early career and returning researchers with benchwork to develop and validate analytical or biochemical methods, prioritising cellular or bioanalytical basic science.
Funder: Biochemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £4,000 for consumables, or £6,670 including a six-week student stipend; London stipend maximum £3,108
Summary: Supports benchwork to develop and validate analytical or biochemical methods, with a preference for cellular or bioanalytical basic science.
Key Information: Applicants need Early Career, Full, or Emeritus membership for 12 months before the deadline (six months for multiyear members).
Description
The Eric Reid Fund for Methodology provides modest financial support for practical benchwork through the Biochemical Society. It funds the development of analytical and biochemical methods, with a preference for cellular or bioanalytical work. Projects may develop and apply a new technique, test a known technique in new circumstances, or help new staff establish methodology before applying to a major award-granting body. The emphasis is on basic science, not clinical therapeutics.
The Society particularly encourages newly appointed principal investigators, early career researchers seeking independence, and researchers returning from a career break. Projects can also include summer student benchwork. Endowed by Guildford Academic Associates, a trust co-founded by Dr Eric Reid, the fund is overseen by the Eric Reid Management Committee.
