Rideal Travel Bursaries offered by the Sir Eric Rideal Trust (managed jointly by SCI and the RSC) are offered twice per year to promising academic research workers in the general field of colloid and surface science especially heterogeneous catalysis, to attend international conferences or to visit relevant research institutions for a study visit. The bursaries are named after Sir Eric Rideal (more information on Sir Eric Rideal).
Presentation Details
Awards of up to £250 will be made of a competitive basis, to assist with travel, subsistence or conference registration at conferences within Europe, and up to £500 under the same conditions for conferences in another continent.
Eligibility Criteria
- Background
- Must be a standard or student member of SCI, or a member of RSC
- Must be either resident or studying in the UK
- Applications with no link to the UK will not be considered
- In the case of study visits, preference will normally be given to those wishing to travel outside their country of residence, especially if they wish to work in a laboratory abroad
Career Stage
- Scientists in the early stages of their career
- Typically two to six years of commencing PhD studies
Areas
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
Please note that Rideal travel bursaries are not available to applicants who are only SCI e-members, or those who are not a member of either society.
Applications close: 15 October (for travel between 1 December 2025 and 30 June 2026)
For more information and to apply visit https://www.soci.org/awards/travel-bursaries/rideal-travel-bursary
