BNA Festival Bursaries

The bursary did much more than fund a conference trip, it removed a financial obstacle at a critical stage of my PhD, protected resources that were needed for my experimental research, and opened doors that have continued to influence my career through lasting collaborations, new ideas, and an enduring scientific network. I hope it continues to do the same for many young neuroscientists in the years ahead.
Filippo Dall’Armellina, PhD

Filippo Dall’Armellina, PhD

 

BNA members can apply for a bursary to support travel and/or accommodation costs for attending the BNA2027 International Festival of Neuroscience, 25th - 28th April, Belfast. 

Applications are open from 14th September 2026  - 31st January 2027 (23:59pm GMT).   
We will notify applicants of the outcome by 16th February 2027. 

Eligibility:
  • You must be a current member of the BNA, priority will be given to those who have been members for at least 6 months.
  • You must have already registered to attend BNA2027.
  • You must not have received a BNA bursary for attending a previous BNA Festival of Neuroscience.
Criteria:
  • Awards of up to £200 will be allocated based on the BNA's assessment of the most economical mode of transport and a reasonable standard of accommodation.
  • Priority will be given to international students and those from Low and Middle Income countries.
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted a poster abstract.
  • Priority will be given to first time attendees to the BNA International Festival of Neuroscience. 
Terms:
  • BNA bursaries are paid in pound sterling. 
  • In recognition that paying costs in advance and being reimbursed at a later date can make meeting attendance prohibitive for some of our members, our policy is to award bursaries in advance of the meeting taking place.
  • However, if a successful applicant subsequently decides to NOT attend the meeting for which they've received funding, we would normally ask for the bursary to be returned.
  • Applicants may be asked to provide scans of receipts relating to attendance of the meeting.
  • Details of applicants will be retained by the BNA for purposes of administering the grants for this and future BNA events for a period of 8 years. See our data protection notice at www.bna.org.uk/disclaimer.
  • If you have any questions please contact [email protected].
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