UKABCS Conference Participation Support Grant

📅 Conference Date: December 2026 

(Hybrid: in-person + online)

📌 Application Deadline for Support: 20 September 2026 

UK Association for Biotechnology and Computational Science (UKABCS) Programme: Conference Participation Support Grant Conference: IJBTCS International Conference on Biotechnology and Computational Science Venue: Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt Conference Date: December 2026

1. Introduction

The UK Association for Biotechnology and Computational Science (UKABCS) is proud to announce the Conference Participation Support Grant for the upcoming IJBTCS International Conference on Biotechnology and Computational Science, to be held in December 2026 at Egypt. This grant is designed to remove financial barriers that prevent qualified researchers, academics, and students from participating in this international scientific event. Whether you require support with your registration fee or need full funding for travel and accommodation, UKABCS is committed to ensuring that financial limitations do not stand in the way of scientific participation and knowledge exchange.

2. About the Conference

The IJBTCS International Conference is a leading scientific event organised under the auspices of UKABCS and implemented in partnership with:

• 🏛️ Faculty of Science, Cairo University — Strategic Host Partner
• 🔬 EBO BioSolutions — Scientific and Publication Partner
• 💻 Bioinformatics Gate — Implementation and Technical Partner
•  UKABCS — Organiser and Grant Administrator

Full details of the conference programme, abstract submission, and registration are available at: https://ijbtcs.com/index.php/Conference-Publications-Section/index

3. Grant Overview — Two Application Tracks

This grant operates as a single open call with two distinct application tracks. Applicants must select and apply under the track that matches their needs. Applicants may not apply under both tracks simultaneously.

IMPORTANT This is a competitive grant. Submitting an application does not guarantee receiving support. The UKABCS Grants Committee independently reviews each application and may issue one of three decisions: Full Funding, Partial/Co-Funding, or Rejection. A significant proportion of applications may not be funded in any given cycle.

4. Track A — Registration Fee Funding

What Is Covered

• Full or partial coverage of the IJBTCS International Conference registration fee.

Who Should Apply Under Track A

Researchers, academics, and students who:

• Have submitted or intend to submit an abstract to the IJBTCS International Conference.
• Can cover their own travel and accommodation costs, but require support with the registration fee.
• Demonstrate financial need or limited institutional funding.

Funding Decision (Track A)

5. Track B — Travel & Accommodation Funding

What Is Covered

• International or domestic travel costs (flights, transport) — partial or full.
• Accommodation costs for the conference period (and extended programme for international participants) — partial or full.
• The grant does not cover the registration fee under Track B (applicants requiring both should apply under Track A&B and clearly itemise all costs).

Who Should Apply Under Track B

Researchers, academics, and students who:

• Have an accepted or submitted abstract at the IJBTCS International Conference.
• Are travelling from outside their city or country to attend the conference.
• Require financial assistance to cover travel and/or accommodation costs.
• Demonstrate financial need or limited institutional travel funding.

Funding Decision (Track B)

6. Eligibility Criteria

The grant is open to:

• Researchers, academics, and students from any country affiliated with a recognised university, research institution, or scientific organisation.
• Applicants in fields aligned with biotechnology, computational science, bioinformatics, applied AI in science, life sciences, or related disciplines.
• Applicants who have submitted or been accepted to present at the IJBTCS International Conference (oral, poster, or general delegate).
• UKABCS members and non-members alike — membership is not required.

Not eligible:

• Applicants who have not engaged with the IJBTCS Conference submission process.
• Applicants who have already received full institutional or external funding for the same costs.

7. Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed competitively by the UKABCS Grants Committee based on:

1. Scientific Merit — quality and relevance of the submitted abstract or research work.
2. Participation Type — keynote/oral speakers are prioritised; poster presenters and general delegates are also eligible.
3. Financial Need — evidence of financial barriers and limited institutional or personal funding.
4. Geographic Distance — for Track B, priority is given to international participants travelling from outside Egypt.
5. Alignment with Conference Scope — relevance to biotechnology, computational science, and allied fields.
6. Completeness — all required documents submitted correctly and in full.

WARNING Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding. The Grants Committee may reject any application that does not meet the required standard of merit, is incomplete, or falls outside available budget.

8. Required Documents

Track A — Registration Fee Funding

Track B — Travel & Accommodation Funding

9. Application Process

Applications are submitted directly by email to:📧 Programmes-Grants@ukabcs.co.uk

 Subject line format:

• Track A: [Conference Grant – Track A] – [Your Full Name] – [Country]
• Track B: [Conference Grant – Track B] – [Your Full Name] – [Country]

Response Timeline: The Grants Committee typically provides a decision within 15 working days of receiving a complete application.

Mandatory:

Important: After sending your email application, you must complete the online registration form to finalize your application and enable automated tracking by the Grants Committee. Applications without a corresponding form submission will not be processed.

UKABCS Support Program – Registration Fee Funding (Track A)

UKABCS Support Program – Travel & Accommodation Support (Track B)

10. Post-Award Obligations

Successful grant recipients must:

1. Acknowledge UKABCS support in all conference presentations, posters, or materials:

   "This participation was supported by the UKABCS Conference Participation Support Grant, UK Association for Biotechnology and Computational Science (UKABCS)."

2. Attend the conference for its full duration. Failure to attend without prior notification may affect eligibility for future UKABCS programmes.
3. Submit a post-conference report within 30 days of the conference end date, summarising their participation and its scientific impact.

11.Direct Payment Policy 

To maintain financial transparency, compliance, and institutional governance, all approved grant funds are paid directly to the service providers:

• Track A (Registration Fees): Grant funds are transferred directly to the service provider on behalf of the awarded applicant.
• Track B (Travel & Accommodation): Approved expenses for travel (flight tickets) and accommodation are settled directly with verified travel agencies, airlines, or hotel management.

Financial Governance Note: 

Under no circumstances are cash disbursements or direct personal bank transfers made to individual applicants. 

12. Governance & Compliance

All grant activities comply with:

• UKRI Policy and Guidelines on the Governance of Good Research Conduct
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• UKABCS Research Integrity and Ethical Conduct Policy

No application fees, administrative charges, or hidden costs are associated with this programme at any stage.

13. Contact

📧 Email:  🌐 Conference Website: ijbtcs.com 🌐 UKABCS Website: www.ukabcs.co.uk/publications-conferences-support