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Â鶹ÒùÔº is delighted to announce a significantly expanded range of bursaries to support attendance at the Â鶹ÒùÔº 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, Â鶹ÒùÔº 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 Â鶹ÒùÔº-administered bursaries are open exclusively to Â鶹ÒùÔº 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 Â鶹ÒùÔº 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, Â鶹ÒùÔº 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 Â鶹ÒùÔº Annual Conference for the next three years (2026, 2027, 2028).

Manchester remains a favourite among Â鶹ÒùÔº 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, Â鶹ÒùÔº can now guarantee the maintenance of current Â鶹ÒùÔº Annual Conference delegate fees until 2028, ensuring continued value for money at a time when many costs in the sector are rising.

Â鶹ÒùÔº 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 Â鶹ÒùÔº will continue to fund research by running both the BCF Curriculum Investigation Grant, and the Â鶹ÒùÔº Small Grants Fund. Please keep an eye on the Â鶹ÒùÔº website for more details