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Begin your application for a FEMS Grant

Helping microbiologists grow, connect, and lead
 

Great ideas flourish when scientists have the opportunities, resources, and connections they need to grow. FEMS Grants open doors, helping you advance your research, expand your network, and strengthen microbiology across Europe and beyond.

Whether you’re beginning your journey, building international partnerships, or creating spaces where scientific communities thrive, there is funding designed for you.

Our definition of fields that grants can apply to includes microbiology research, education, policy, business and scientific communication.
 

Please note that you will be able to save and return to unsubmitted applications at any time via your myFEMS login.

  • Simply click 'Save draft' at the bottom of the application form
  • When logged back in, go to My applications and click 'Actions' next to the name of your Grant application and click 'Continue'
     

Research & Training Grants application form

Deadline: 1 July 2026 23.59 CET. Decisions will be issued to applicants 1 September 2026.

Industry Placement Grants application form

Deadline: 1 July 2026 23.59 CET. Decisions will be issued to applicants 1 September 2026.

Meeting Organizer Grants application form

Deadline: 1 May 2026 23:59 CEST for meetings taking place between 1 October 2026 and 30 June 2027. Decisions will be issued to applicants 1 July 2026. 

Meeting Attendance Grants application form

Deadline: 1 September 2026 23:59 CEST for meetings taking place between 30 October 2026 and 29 October 2027. Decisions will be issued to applicants 30 October 2026


 

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