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½¿É«µ¼º½ is delighted to announce a significantly expanded range of bursaries to support attendance at the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Annual Conference 2026, reflecting our deep commitment to ensuring that our flagship event remains accessible, inclusive, and genuinely valuable for our community.

At a time when many across the education and research sectors are feeling financial strain, we have prioritised investment in our members. For 2026, ½¿É«µ¼º½ is offering more bursaries than ever before, enabling students, early career researchers, school-based practitioners, carers, and international delegates to attend and participate fully in the UK’s largest educational research conference.

All ½¿É«µ¼º½-administered bursaries are open exclusively to ½¿É«µ¼º½ members, reinforcing our commitment to delivering tangible membership benefits.

2026 Bursaries Available

Student Bursary

Deadline: 5 March 2026

Open to EdD or PhD students only.

• Complimentary registration

• £150 towards travel/accommodation

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School-Based Practitioner Bursary

Deadline: 5 March 2026

Available to teachers and other school-based practitioners.

• Complimentary registration

• £180 towards the cost of a supply teacher (payable directly to the school)

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Early Career Researcher Bursary

Deadline: 5 March 2026

Open to researchers within 5 years of their PhD (career breaks not included in the calculation).

• Complimentary registration

• £150 towards travel/accommodation

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Carer’s Bursary

Deadline: 5 March 2026

Supporting those with caring responsibilities.

• £300 towards registration or travel/accommodation

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International Bursary

Deadline: 5 March 2026

Managed by EERA and WERA.

• Priority for delegates from low-GDP countries

• £1500 towards travel and accommodation

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Securing Long-Term Value for Members

In response to feedback from members and in recognition of the financial pressures currently facing UK higher education institutions, the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Conference and Events Committee (CEC) has been actively seeking ways to keep the conference both high-quality and affordable.

To safeguard stability in registration fees, ½¿É«µ¼º½ CEC has taken strategic action to lock in a multi-year venue partnership.

We are pleased to announce that the University of Manchester will host the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Annual Conference for the next three years (2026, 2027, 2028).

Manchester remains a favourite among ½¿É«µ¼º½ delegates for its:

• Excellent transport connections

• Wide range of affordable accommodation

• Accessible, modern conference facilities allowing all sessions to be hosted in one place

By securing this long-term agreement, ½¿É«µ¼º½ can now guarantee the maintenance of current ½¿É«µ¼º½ Annual Conference delegate fees until 2028, ensuring continued value for money at a time when many costs in the sector are rising.

½¿É«µ¼º½ looks forward to welcoming our community to Manchester in 2026 for what promises to be one of our most accessible and exciting conferences yet.

Funding Research

Next year ½¿É«µ¼º½ will continue to fund research by running both the BCF Curriculum Investigation Grant, and the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Small Grants Fund. Please keep an eye on the ½¿É«µ¼º½ website for more details