Biology Undergraduate Research Bursaries

The Biology Undergraduate Research Bursaries Programme run by the Society of Biology in conjunction with the British Ecological Society, British Pharmacological Society, Genetics Society, Society for Endocrinology and Society for Reproduction and Fertility, Alzheimer's Society with the support of the Nuffield Foundation.

The purpose of the awards is to give experience of research to undergraduates with research potential and to encourage them to consider a career in scientific research.

The application is completed by the supervisor of the project and represents support for the student at a rate of £180 per week, for a period of between 6 and 8 weeks. The Society of Biology does not pay overheads nor offer research expenses except in exceptional circumstances. The bursaries produce no National Insurance contribution liability.