International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences
International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences supports BBSRC-funded researchers’ overseas visits to build collaborations, prepare joint proposals and access facilities unavailable in the UK.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now closed; the funder states that this opportunity closed on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (Current iteration closed) | April 21, 2027, 4:00pm UK time (Final deadline) | At least six weeks before travel (Submission requirement)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3,000 at 100% full economic cost for a single overseas visit lasting up to one month
Summary: Supports BBSRC-funded researchers’ overseas travel to build international collaborations, prepare joint proposals, and access facilities unavailable in the UK.
Key Information: Your existing BBSRC grant must have started and have at least six months remaining when the travel award starts.
Description
The International Travel Award Scheme is run by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. It supports short overseas visits that add an international dimension to BBSRC-supported bioscience. Activities include establishing initial contacts with international partners, discussing or preparing proposals for international programmes, and attending European consortia-building events to explore a future consortium role.
Awards also support visits to facilities unavailable in the UK, including undertaking a specific piece of work or accessing techniques or materials that benefit a BBSRC research project or team. Priorities include the benefits of international collaboration, its strategic relevance and reach beyond one UK group, and a credible plan for continuing the partnership after funding ends.
