Undergraduate Recognition Awards

Biochemical Society Undergraduate Recognition Awards are offered for institutions to award, at their discretion, to an outstanding undergraduate in any year of study.

Applications must be made through a Local Ambassador and the student must be studying a course related to biochemistry or molecular bioscience.

Please note Student Ambassadors are not eligible to apply for an Undergraduate Recognition Award.

Eligibility

Student must be studying a course related to biochemistry or molecular bioscience (can be in any year of study therein)
Student must have shown outstanding achievement, e.g., excellent exam results, extra-curricular activities, projects, mentoring

Prizes

The winning undergraduate will receive a certificate and the choice between:

Free Biochemical Society membership for a year AND £50 discount towards a Biochemical Society training course / event
£50 cash prize

Winners may also be invited to continue their engagement with the Society and participate in the Society’s work, where appropriate and where there are opportunities.

Eligibility

To be eligible to nominate:

Applications must be made by a Biochemical Society Local Ambassador
The student must be an undergraduate currently studying a course related to biochemistry or molecular bioscience
There are no restrictions on year of study
Student must have shown outstanding achievement e.g., excellent exam results, extra-curricular activities, projects, or mentoring
Student Ambassadors are not eligible to apply for an Undergraduate Recognition Award.

Application deadlines

Local Ambassadors can submit their nomination form by emailing the Grants Department at any time throughout the academic year.

Please note that only one prize will be awarded per institution per year.

Contact us

For further information please get in touch with the Grants department.

Discover more

Find out more about the Biochemical Society Ambassador scheme as well as further exclusive funding schemes below.

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Sponsorship Grants

Student Opportunities Grants

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Events Sponsorship

Grants of up to £500 to assist with the independent organisation of scientific meetings, training events, single lectures or small events.

Sponsorship Grants

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Diversity in Science Grants

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Ambassador Recruitment Grants

Biochemical Society Ambassadors are able to apply for up to £200 funding to support an event that raises the Biochemical Society's profile and encourages membership.

Undergraduate Recognition Awards

Biochemical Society Undergraduate Recognition Awards are offered for institutions to award, at their discretion, to an outstanding undergraduate in any year of study.