Microgrants
Microgrants
UACES Microgrants offer £100 to £500 in flexible funding to support academic projects in Contemporary European Studies for three applications. Whether you're an early-career researcher building momentum, or a mid-career academic looking to return to research after time away, our microgrants can help you take the next step. From research trips and professional training to specialist events and small workshops, UACES wants to support your journey.
We aim to award grants in three yearly rounds to PhD Researchers, Early-Career, and Individual Members. The scheme recognises the financial pressures facing researchers today, with a simple and transparent application process open to all eligible members.
What We Fund
Our flexible funding helps members carry out vital academic work in European Studies:
- Travel and accommodation to the UACES Annual Conference (limited to the April round)
- Travel, registration, and accommodation for small, specialist academic events
- Travel and accommodation costs to conduct fieldwork, archival or research trips
- Professional training not otherwise covered by your institution.
- Childcare required to undertake academic work (excludes ongoing care)
- Small-scale workshops and events (venue, catering, printing, speaker costs)
UACES does not fund large general conferences, retrospective claims, or claims supplementing other UACES funding
Who Can Apply?
Find out who can apply for a UACES Microgrant and what makes an application eligible.
- Eligible Applicants
- PhD, Early Career, or Individual UACES members
- Members from any region or institution
- Those without access to equivalent institutional funding
- Not Eligible If...
- You have received a UACES Microgrant in the past 2 years
- You are receiving other UACES funds (e.g. Research Networks, Scholarships)
- You’re applying for UACES Conference Travel Funding in the same year
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage and support applications from members who:
- Are from the Global South
- Identify as BIPOC
- Work in underrepresented fields in European Studies
These factors will be taken into consideration during the application review.
The Decision Process
All applications are reviewed by the UACES Microgrants Jury. If your application is successful, projects must start at least 2 weeks after your award is confirmed, and the grant must be used within 6 months.
- For UACES, you will need to provide
- A short blog post within 1 month of completing your project
- An expenses claim (with receipts) within 1 month – reimbursements are processed within a further month
FAQs
Have a question about Microgrants? Browse the FAQs below – and if you can't find what you need, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
- Can I apply again next year?
Only if it’s been more than 2 years since your last Microgrant.
- Can I use my Microgrant for conference registration?
Only for small, specialist conferences – funding for the UACES Annual Conference excludes registration.
- Do I need to be a member to apply for a Microgrant?
Yes – only active UACES members can apply for a Microgrant.
- Can I access other UACES funding at the same time?
No – Microgrant recipients cannot hold other UACES funding (like travel or research network grants) simultaneously.