Applications
Six chances a year, up to two awards in each round.
What are the grants worth?
£600 per award.
Criteria
- For IET members across the world with a minimum of one year’s membership
- You’ll need to be either a Student, a Member or a Fellow. Some Associate categories and lapsed members are not eligible. Please contact us if you’re not sure
- You can use it for any conference or research visit in the country you’re currently based in
- You don’t have to be a national of the country you’re based in to apply
- You’ll need to submit your application according to the published deadlines
- You should be travelling at least one month after the application closing date. Nothing earlier will be considered.
How do I apply?
- Online through our website
- You can apply at any time during the year
- You can make up to two applications a year
- You can’t apply after an event has taken place
- If you win, you can apply again but not before a year has passed
- You’ll need to provide travel details in the application
You’ll need a referee and to supply those details to us at the time of application.
Winners
- You’ll be assessed on the main objectives of your conference or research visit and how this will benefit you and your studies or employment
- Please consider whether you have you got a genuine financial need
- Winners are asked to send in a report and photo within a month following the end of the trip. Reports and photos will be uploaded to our website
- Share your experience on social media
- The IET can ask for funding to be returned should the report not be received in time.