Grants & Awards
The Society’s principal aim is to support research and teaching in all aspects of reproductive biology.
This aim is met, in part by the provision of grants and scholarships for students and scientists at all stages of their careers.
Furthermore, the Society honours the contribution of its members to research in the fields of reproduction and fertility by offering a variety of medals and awards.
Awards
SRF Marshall Medal
The Marshall Medal is the Society’s premier award. It was established in 1963 following the suggestion of Sir Alan Parkes, to commemorate the life and work of FHA Marshall. It is awarded to outstanding contributors to the study of fertility and reproduction with nominees considered on the total impact their career has had on these fields.
2026 Nominations close 27 April
SRF Distinguished Scientist Anne McLaren Award
The Society acknowledges research career excellence of premier scientists that have made pioneering scientific contributions to the field of reproductive biology.
2026 Nominations close 27 April
RV Short Lecture
The Roger V. Short Medal and Lecture will be awarded annually to an innovative young researcher who has made outstanding discoveries in the field of reproductive science within 10 years of establishing their independence.
Nominations are Open for 2026
Emerging Investigator Nominations
Awarded to an SRF Emerging Investigator displaying originality, independence, and conceptual breakthroughs.
2026 Nominations close 27 April
Stewart Rhind Communication Award
The SRF Stewart Rhind Communication award is a prestigious prize awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students for outstanding scientific communication on a topic relevant to reproduction and fertility.
Open for 2026
Deadline 31 October 2026
SRF Post-Doctoral Award
The Post-Doctoral Scientist Award is aimed at post-doctoral scientists who are within five years of having obtained their PhD.
SRF PhD Student Prize
The Society offers an award for its postgraduate student members. The prize is awarded to the best presentation during the SRF Student Prize Session at Fertility (2018 onwards).
SRF Poster Prize
Grants
Research Grants
The SRF are pleased to introduce the new SRF Research Grant Fund (which replaces the Academic Scholarship). The purpose of these is to support SRF members in developing and maintaining research programmes.
Applications now open
Fertility Bursary
Bursary to attend the Joint Fertility conference, this is a stand-alone bursary, irrespective of the Travel Grant and can be applied for every year
Open for Fertility 2027
Travel Grants
SRF members are eligible to apply to the Society for financial support to attend conferences and meetings relevant to the fields of reproductive biology and fertility.
Applications open all year
Vacation Scholarship
As part of its policy of furthering research and education in the biology of reproduction, the Society for Reproduction and Fertility invites applications from undergraduate students for a limited number of Vacation Scholarships.
Applications are now open
SRF Educational Equipment Grant
The SRF Council are please to offer this new grant suppoprting Full Members.
Applications are now closed
Workshops and Event Sponsorship
This scheme is under review and currently closed