2026 JOHN MERRIMAN Joint NASIG/UKSG award & UKSG Conference 2026: Ten Sponsored Places Available

UKSG members also have the chance to win a fully funded trip to the USA through the prestigious NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award. This award offers one member the opportunity to attend the NASIG 2026 Annual Conference in Madison, Wisconsin (2–4 June 2026), with all conference fees, return travel and accommodation costs supported by the Taylor & Francis Group. The winner will additionally receive full funding to attend the UKSG 49th Annual Conference in Glasgow. Named in honour of UKSG and NASIG founder John Merriman, the award provides a valuable international learning and networking experience. Full eligibility details and application guidance are available at: https://dub.sh/1rXCpxe.

Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! This year, we have increased the number of sponsored places for the UKSG Annual Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow (30 March–1 April 2026) and broadened the eligibility criteria. In addition to students and early career professionals, we welcome applications from individuals who have not previously had the opportunity to attend, as well as those who can bring an underrepresented voice or perspective to the sector. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, ten fully funded places are available, covering conference attendance, reasonable travel, accommodation and entry to all social events. Full details and application information can be found at: https://dub.sh/zXgew9r.

The closing date for both applications is 15th February 2026

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