Bursaries

Conferences such as Pharmacology 2026 are fantastic opportunities for career development. The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) strives to make these opportunities as accessible and equitable as possible.

We are delighted to confirm that the BPS will be offering several types of bursaries to support members attending Pharmacology 2026.

BPS Minibus Hire Bursary

We are excited to announce a minibus hire bursary, available to all BPS members, to support group travel to Pharmacology 2026.

With sustainability at the heart of our events, this initiative aims to encourage delegates to travel together, thereby reducing environmental impact and making attendance more accessible.

You could receive up to £1,000 towards the cost of minibus hire.

To be considered, please complete this application form by 3:00 pm (BST) on 8 September 2026.

BPS Travel Bursary

The BPS Travel Bursary supports members attending various BPS events throughout the year, including Pharmacology 2026. These bursaries are reserved for attendees who have been accepted for oral or poster presentations.

The Society aims to cover recipients' early bird registration fees, and:

up to 50% of travel and accommodation costs for Full Members and Fellows.
up to 75% for Undergraduates and Early Career Members.

Awards will be based on the number of applications, the allocated budget and the Society’s assessment of the most economical mode of travel and a reasonable standard of accommodation.

Applications for bursaries will close at 3:00 pm (BST) on 8 September 2026.

BPS care support bursary

BPS members with caring responsibilities can apply for a care support bursary worth up to £200 to help cover caring costs to allow you to attend Pharmacology 2026. You must apply for the bursary at least one month before the conference.

Free attendance for chaperones

Free event registration is available for any required chaperones. Please get in touch with the events team to discuss this further: meetings@bps.ac.uk

Bursaries awarded in 2025

£84,765 by BPS

The British Pharmacological Society awarded a total of £84,765 in bursaries to 157 individuals to help them present at or attend Pharmacology 2025. £59,876 was awarded to abstract presenters and £24,889 was awarded to attendees.

Find out more about BPS bursaries as well as our prizes, awards and grants.

£3,000 awarded by Wiley

In addition, the BPS journals publisher, Wiley, generously awarded an extra £3,000 to support 152 early career researchers (ECRs) to attend the conference.

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