HDRF Travel Grant 2026

Travel Grants are available for ESRs

If you are an Early Stage Researcher (within four years of completing your PhD) residing within the UK but outside the greater Edinburgh area you could be eligible for a Travel Grant of £225 to defray your costs in physically attending the Conference. In addition you will receive a free Dinner Ticket. If you are living in Edinburgh you can apply for the free Dinner Ticket.

Please note: in the event of excess demand, preference will be given to those submitting Abstracts for presentation.

Apply using the form below.

Travel Grant application form

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Name *

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I confirm that I am an ESR resident in the UK but not in the Edinburgh area *

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I shall be physically attending the Conference *

Yes

I shall attend the Conference Dinner *

Yes (you receive £225 plus free Dinner Ticket) No (you receive £225 only) I live in Edinburgh (you receive free Dinner Ticket only)

I intend to submit an Abstract for Oral or Poster presentation *

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Short statement in support of my Application (max 250 words) *

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