Program Details
Up to €4,000 for 1 selected current member of a that will travel to 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026, includes complimentary registration. FEMS will select the member attending 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026. If the cost of travel is under €4,000, the remaining funds may be used to cover other expenses related to meeting attendance.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, the applicant must be or provide:
- A current member of a .
- A microbiologist active in research and current Ph.D. (or equivalent) student or recipient of Ph.D. within the past 5 years. (Note: periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave or illness do not count toward this definition).
- Scientific abstract not previously published or presented at another conference.
- Curriculum vitae (CV), including scientific focus area.
- Include the name of the FEMS Member Society and membership number in the CV.
- Two letters of nominations on institution letterhead written by the department chair and principal investigator or immediate director.
- Applicant statement providing a brief overview (limit 500 words) of qualifications and how the travel award supports scientific research.
Travel award funds are non-transferable and will be provided following the conclusion of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Microbe 2026 upon confirming awardee’s attendance at the meeting.
Apply
Travel Awards applications will be open from Wednesday, Oct. 15-Tuesday, Dec. 2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to receive an award by Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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