We offer funding in the form of grants to IPEM members for the advancement of their personal and professional development.
IPEM provides a range of travel and conference grants for members who may wish to attend a conference, or have a placement at an international centre to develop their skills.
These grants are open year round for application, see below for further details about the types of grants we offer, and how you can apply.
Conference and Course Grant
This grant provides funds for attendance at a conference or course, relevant to your area of expertise. Grants are available for UK and international conferences.
It is expected that the applicant's host department will provide matched funding.
Applicants can apply for up to £600 and Full Members or Fellows are eligible to apply.
Why apply for a Conference and Course Grant?
Hear from Chris Moore, MRI Physicist at The Christie, Manchester, recipient of a Conference Travel Grant in 2023
"I applied for an IPEM travel grant for ESTRO 2023 in Vienna shortly after commencing an MRI research project to off-set some of the cost to my department to send me to the conference as an extra participant had not previously been accounted for.
Being able to attend the conference was very valuable at the early stage of my research career as it allowed me to get a feel for the work being done in the field, visit exhibitors to get a preview of the latest technology which is in the pipeline to enter the clinic and network with other researchers. In a strange way it was the first opportunity I had to interact with and appreciate the work of many of my colleagues at my own centre!"
Student and Trainee Travel Grant
This grant provides funds for attendance at a conference or course, specifically for trainees.
Eligible applicants are postgraduate students in Physics or Engineering applied to Medicine and Biology and/or healthcare and industrial trainees, including technologist trainees and apprentices.
These grants are available for UK and international conferences that are relevant to your area of expertise.
It is expected that the applicant's host department will provide matched funding.
Applicants can apply for up to £300.
International Centre Travel Grant
This grant provides funds for visits to international centres to bring relevant expertise to the UK, or to establish a new research collaboration.
Using this grant, you could help share your expertise with colleagues in low-middle income countries. Or, you could visit a state-of-the-art research centre and bring back valuable knowledge to your own department.
Applicants can apply for up to £3000 and Full Members or Fellows are eligible to apply.