Eric Reid Fund for Methodology
The Eric Reid Fund for Methodology supports innovative benchwork projects developing or improving analytical and biochemical research methods, with a focus on basic science and early career researchers.
Funder: Biochemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £4,000 (consumables only) or up to £6,670 (consumables + student stipend for 6-week project); single-year awards.
Summary: Supports innovative benchwork projects developing or improving analytical and biochemical research methodologies, with emphasis on early career and returning researchers.
Key Information: Applicants must be Biochemical Society members for at least 12 months (or 6 months for multiyear members) prior to deadline.
Description
The Eric Reid Fund for Methodology provides modest financial support for benchwork projects focused on the development or improvement of analytical and biochemical methods, with a particular preference for cellular or bioanalytical work. Established in honor of Dr. Eric Reid, the fund aims to foster methodological innovation in basic science, rather than support clinical therapeutics. The scheme especially encourages applications from newly appointed principal investigators, early career researchers seeking independence, and those returning from a career break. Projects may involve developing new techniques, adapting known methods to new contexts, or enabling new staff to establish methods before applying for major funding.
