Travel and Attendance Grants

Travel & Attendance Grants for PhD Students, Early Career Researchers, and Carers

We are delighted to announce that, thanks to sponsorship from STOR-i, a limited number of financial grants are available to support attendance at ECSO-CMS 2027. These grants are specifically designed to foster inclusivity within our community by supporting PhD Students, Early Career Researchers (ECRs), and Delegates with Caring Responsibilities.

Please note that the eligible expenses depend on your applicant category.

Eligible Expenses by Category

Applicant CategoryEligible Expenses

PhD Students

(Currently enrolled doctoral candidates)

  • Conference Registration Fees
  • Travel Costs (Economy/Standard class)
  • Accommodation

Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

(Typically within 8 years of PhD award)

  • Travel Costs (Economy/Standard class)
  • Accommodation
  • Note: Registration fees are not eligible.

Delegates with Caring Responsibilities

(Any career stage)

  • Travel Costs (including extra travel/logistical costs incurred due to caregiving)
  • Accommodation
  • Note: Registration fees are not eligible.

Eligibility Note: Applicants must have an accepted abstract for the conference where they appear as the corresponding author at the time of application.

Funding & Reimbursement Policy

Please note the following:

  • Upfront Costs: Successful applicants are expected to book their own travel and accommodation.
  • Receipts: Reimbursement is conditional upon the submission of valid, itemised receipts after the conference.
  • Economic Travel: We expect applicants to choose the most economical means of travel (e.g., standard class rail, economy airfare).
  • Award Caps: Each grant will be capped at a maximum amount (to be confirmed in the award letter). Expenses exceeding this cap will not be covered.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your application to the conference email address ecsocms@lancaster.ac.uk by 18 Mar 2027.

As eligibility for a financial grant requires an accepted abstract, we strongly encourage early submission of your abstract. This ensures you receive your acceptance notification in plenty of time to finalise your grant application.

Your application should include a motivation letter containing:

  1. Personal Details: First name, Last name, Email, Country, Organisation, and Applicant Category (PhD Student, ECR, or Carer).
  2. Abstract Info: ID and Title of the accepted abstract(s) where you are the corresponding author.
  3. Estimated Budget: An itemised list of projected expenses (in GBP) for which you are seeking support.
  4. Justification: A brief explanation (max 200 words) of how your research aligns with the conference program and why this grant is necessary to facilitate your attendance.

Important Dates

  • Travel Grant Application Deadline: 18 Mar 2027

  • Notification of Award Outcomes: 01 Apr 2027

Please Note: We recommend that applicants wait for the notification of the grant outcome before registering for the conference. This ensures that you can plan your travel with certainty regarding your funding status.