International Travel and Subsistence Grants

Competitive funding is available to provide grants for young research workers aged 35 or under, on avian diseases of any nationality for undertaking the following, in countries other than their own:

Attendance and participation in scientific meetings.
Short visits to appropriate laboratories for discussions and/or learning specific techniques (maximum duration 14 days).
Attendance at appropriate training courses (not exceeding 14 days).
It is an absolute requirement that the grant will be used in furtherance of research on avian diseases.
Grants will be awarded in full or in part.
Applications must be made on the official form only, which can be downloaded at this site.
Applications must be received by the secretary by 15th February, 15th June or 15th November each year.

COVID-19 impact on completion of HT grant-funded activities

As a result of the significant disruption that has been being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we understand that many applicants for our travel and research grants and peer reviewers will be making adjustments to their professional and personal lives. Complications may arise relating to uncertainty in ability to travel, visits to other countries, dates of courses or conferences, accessibility of workplaces and access to livestock and laboratory consumables. As a result, they may have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our completion deadlines. Please let the Houghton Trust Secretary or Chairman know if you need additional time as we intend to be flexible.

Since some conferences, training courses, and workshops are now being held online, we will currently accept applications (for funding up to £1K) to cover registration fees for online conferences and courses. Please apply using the ‘Travel Grant’ application form.