BNA Exchange Grants

The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) offers grants of up to £600 to support PhD students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) wishing to undertake short research exchanges between UK and international neuroscience labs.

Purpose

To promote:

  • Collaboration
  • Skill-sharing
  • New techniques and approaches not available in the applicant's home lab

Key Details

  • Open to BNA members who are PhD students or ECRs
  • Exchanges can be UK-to-international or international-to-UK
  • Must be at least two weeks in duration
  • Must be approved by the applicant’s supervisor/PI
  • Cannot be to an institution where the applicant has previously worked or studied

Eligibility

  • Research must relate to the brain or nervous system
  • Applicants returning to their home country must have been abroad for at least three years
  • Proof of ECR/student status may be required

Application Requirements

  • Letter of recommendation from a current BNA-member supervisor (max 350 words)
  • CV (max 2 pages) including education, research, publications

Funding Limit

  • £3,000 available per BNA financial year (Oct 1–Sept 30)
  • Applications close once the yearly budget is fully allocated

BNA Exchange Grant Form

Apply early to ensure funding