Career Support Grants

Purpose

The Research Grant supports early-career ISN members in establishing themselves as independent researchers and developing their own research programmes.

• Up to USD 10,000 per awardee
• 40% of funding reserved for applicants from low- and middle-income countries (World Bank classification)

Eligibility

• ISN Postdoc (at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience) or Full Members (within 10 years of PhD)
• Minimum 24 months continuous ISN membership

Funding

Eligible Expenses

• Laboratory consumables and small equipment
• Access to shared research facilities
• Animal housing costs
• Up to 20% may be allocated for attendance at ISN-related events

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Project description and budget
• Publication list and previous funding
• Details of host laboratory
• Letter from Department Chair confirming career status

Purpose

The Return Home Grant supports researchers returning to a low- or middle-income country after a postdoctoral position in a developed country, helping them establish independent research.

Funding

• Up to USD 10,000 per awardee

Eligibility

• ISN Full Members only (Within 10 years of PhD)
• Minimum 24 months continuous membership
• Must have independent researcher status in home institution
• Must return to an eligible country (World Bank classification)

Application Requirements

• Project description outlining goals and significance
• Detailed budget and CV
• Letter of support from Department Chair
• Letter of recommendation from Head of Laboratory

Additional Requirements

• Confirmation of position and laboratory space from host institution
• Evidence of institutional support

Purpose

The Interruption Re-Entry Grant supports experienced researchers returning to active research after a significant career interruption.

Funding

• Up to USD 10,000 per awardee

Eligibility

• ISN Full Members
• Minimum 24 months continuous membership
• Established researchers with a strong track record
• Career interruption due to childbirth, illness, or caregiving

Eligible Expenses

• Research consumables and supplies
• Salary support for applicant or research staff

Application Requirements

• Project description
• Budget and CV
• Letter of support from Department Chair
• Letter of recommendation from Head of Laboratory

Additional Requirement

• Statement explaining the career interruption and re-entry plan