Conference Attendance Grants

We are committed to supporting our members (and particularly our early career researchers) through the award of conference attendance grants. All student, postdoc and technician members are eligible to apply.

Our conference support grants are primarily targeted to facilitate attendance at annual NZSBMB meetings, or larger meetings that NZSBMB is affiliated with.

2026:

The society has awarded three NZSBMB travel grants to attend and present results at the ComBio in Sydney, 29 September – 1 October 2026. 

Use the form below to apply for a Conference Attendance Grant

Application information

Our conference support grants are primarily targeted to facilitate attendance at annual NZSBMB meetings, or larger meetings that NZSBMB is affiliated with. Support to attend additional scientific meetings is also possible, but will be assessed on a rolling basis, and may have different value depending on demand.

Eligibility guidelines:

● Applicants must be current financial members of the NZSBMB.

● All students, postdocs and technicians are eligible to apply. If you are uncertain of your eligibility status, email newzealandSBMB@gmail.com.

● Awardees must present a poster or a talk at the conference. 

Conditions of the award:

● If a recipient is unable to attend the conference (for whatever reason), then the Grant will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable as funds towards any other conference travel.

● Conference Grant recipients are asked to write a few sentences of their conference experience for publication in the Society’s newsletter and/or website (including a picture from them at the conference).

Read more about our recent award winners in our Award Winners Blog Series.