Applications by written submission to the International Secretary. Watanabe Book Fund - provides funding to members permanently resident in a developing country for the purchase of microbiology books, and possibly journals, for the libraries of their institutions. Applications by written submission. Covers travel, subsistence and some consumables. Application form necessary.
Grants are also available to fund relevant science promotion activities.
Seminar Speakers Fund - makes small grants to cover the travel and other expenses of up to two speakers on microbiological topics in annual departmental seminar programmes. Retired Member Grants - cover costs of accommodation and the Society Dinner at one SGM meeting per calander year. Applicants must be retired members of the Society whose membership has not lapsed since the date of the change of their status from Ordinary Membership. Application form necessary. Applications will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis.