Research Seminar Competition
This Grant opens up the opportunity for institutions to work together and hold joint scientific seminars, with a focus on widening the understanding of psychological processes within any field of scientific psychology.
A sub-committee of the Research Board will select four submissions, which they feel are most likely to support a scientific development.
Deadlines
- Grant applications open on 02 June 2025 at 9:00am
- Grant applications close on 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Funding
Grants are available up to the value of £3,000 to available to society members under the annual Research Seminars Competition.
The seminar organisers will only distribute the funds to meet travel and accommodation expenses of those attending the seminars in person.
Institutions should be able to arrange and meet the costs of the rooms for the seminar series.
Receipts are requested as part of payment process. Please note, receipts submitted for payment must clearly show the full fee/s, state that the fee has been paid (not pending for example) and show the full date.
Assessment criteria
A sub-committee of the Research Board will select four submissions, which they feel are most likely to support a scientific development. Applications will be assessed according to:
- The rigour of the proposed work.
- Originality of the proposed work.
- Significance of the proposed work.
Eligibility
As a minimum of two institutions will be involved, a primary applicant and at least one co-applicant should make submissions.
The primary applicant and all co-applicants must be at least Graduate Members of the society.
The grant holder will have full responsibility for the distribution of grant monies and making practical arrangements for the seminars. However, as part of the condition of the award, we ask you to confirm the date of each of the seminars as soon as possible (and usually within 6 months of the date of the preceding seminar).
Should we not have received this confirmation within the specified time, we reserve the right to withdraw the grant.
Please note that the grant must be claimed (not spent) within 12 months of the date of the award. If you require an extension, please send a written request for the attention of the Chair of the Board.
Conflicts of interest
Applicants must declare all personal and professional conflicts of interest e.g. if applying with a spouse/partner or other relation.
A conflict of interest will not prevent acceptance of the application but will be borne in mind by the awarding panel.
If we become aware of a conflict of interest that has not been declared, we will withdraw the application.
How to apply
Applications must be made online.
The following information will be required:
- The proposed scientific content and purpose of the seminar.
- Who will be invited to participate (preference will be given to those who include postgraduate students and early career researchers as well as established and distinguished scientists).
- Whether the seminars will take place physically or virtually.
- How the seminar will achieve its scientific goals and to what tangible outcomes the seminar should lead (e.g. publications, research proposals).
- Costings and financial details of how you intend to spend the grant.
Please note: you can only submit one bursary application per round.
Details of the bank account where we should make the grant payment will be requested if your application is successful.
If you encounter any issues when completing the application form, or require any further clarification, please email [email protected].
Final Grant Report
Every grant recipient is required to provide a final report on completion of their project.
These reports provide feedback for members and potential grant applicants about how the society has allocated grant money.
It also allows the BPS to assess the success of the projects funded within the agreed grant period.
If successful, you will be required to complete this form within one month of the project or event completion date.