The BSI supports the work of BSI members and immunologists generally by offering a range of support in the form of grants, awards and prizes. These provide financial support, enabling individuals to further their careers, research interests, and knowledge, as well as affording them recognition amongst their peers for their contributions to immunology.
The major schemes supported by the BSI are listed below. Please follow the links below to find out more and to apply.
BSI Immunology Awards
The BSI Immunology Awards recognise those advancing the field and enabling immunology to thrive, and further our mission to provide sector-leading support to immunologists from all levels and sectors.
BSI Career Enhancing Grants
The BSI is proud to offer this grant scheme that provides flexible financial support for any type of career-related activity that will help you build your skillset and advance your professional development.
IUIS 2025 Travel Grant
We are delighted to offer a limited number of travel awards to BSI members wishing to attend the 19th IUIS International Congress of Immunology, to be held in Vienna, Austria from 17 – 22 August 2025.
BSI Communication and Engagement Grant
The aims of this grant are to spark interest in and strengthen understanding of immunology to help the public make informed decisions about their health, providing an opportunity for our members to share their passion and build their skills in engagement.
BSI Regional and Affinity Groups Conference Travel Grant
The BSI will support the travel costs for eligible members who wish to attend in-person meetings hosted by our BSI Regional and Affinity Groups.
BSI Regional and Affinity Groups Carers' Grant
The BSI will provide eligible members with up to £200 to support them in attending a BSI Regional or Affinity Group conference with the aim of contributing towards additional costs of care when attending the conference.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Activity Grant
The aim of is grant is to bring together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to support innovation and research through a diversity of ideas and solve challenges faced by the immunology community and the wider world.
Immunology Undergraduate Prizes
This scheme is intended both to promote excellence in the study of immunology at undergraduate level, and to encourage gifted students to pursue further postgraduate study, or a career in immunology.
BSI Conference Travel Grant
This grant provides support to members to facilitate their attendance at scientific conferences and workshops in the UK and around the world.
Prizes at Society Events
The British Society for Immunology offers a number of prizes for oral communications and poster presentations at the annual BSI Congress and at other events held by our Regional and Affinity Groups.