We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Vibration Travel Award. All applications will be assessed by a dedicated evaluation committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief of Vibration (ISSN: 2571-631X).

This award provides financial support for the selected winner to attend an international conference in 2026 focused on vibration science and engineering. The recipient will have the opportunity to deliver an oral presentation, present a poster, or both.

Candidate Requirements:

• Postdoctoral fellows or Ph.D. students;
• Plans to attend an international conference in 2026 (giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster). 

Required Application Documents:

• Information about the conference that the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;

• Their curriculum vitae and list of publications;
• A justification letter describing the focus of the research (max. 800 words);
• A letter of recommendation from the supervisor, research director, or department head, which also confirms the applicant’s status as a postdoctoral fellow/Ph.D. student.

The winner (one awardee) will be awarded CHF 800, a certificate, and a waiver for submission to Vibration. 

Please submit your application for the Vibration Travel Award through the following link (by clicking on “Apply”): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/vibration/awards/3349.

The application deadline is 30 November 2025.

The winner will be announced on the Vibration website by the end of February 2026, and the prize will be awarded at the same time. If you have any questions about this award or the application process, please feel free to contact the Editorial Office at vibration@mdpi.com.

Vibration Editorial Office