Challenger Society Travel Awards

The Challenger Society Travel Awards are available to assist postgraduate students and Masters Degree students in their 4th year who are members of the Challenger Society and are based at a UK research institution, to attend scientific conferences or participate in cruises and fieldwork.

The most priority is given to those students who have had a paper or poster accepted for a recognized conference. Society cannot guarantee that an award will be made and this should not be assumed in applying for funding elsewhere.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be paying members of the Challenger Society
• Masters Degree students in their 4^th year of study may apply for only 1 student Travel Award during your period of study
• MSc students may apply for only 1 student Travel Award during your period of study
• Ph.D. students can apply for a maximum of 2 Travel Awards during your period of study

Benefits

• Travel awards to the value of £250 for UK travel or £500 for international travel during your period of study.

Note: 

• However, travel awards cannot be made retrospectively, the application must be submitted prior to travel