We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Catalysts 2025 Travel Award. All applications will be assessed by a dedicated evaluation committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief of Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344).

This award provides financial support for the selected winner to attend an international conference in 2026 focused on catalysts and catalyzed reactions. 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).

List of documents for application:

• Information about the conference the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;
• Curriculum Vitae and list of publications;
• Justification letter describing the focus of the research (max. 800 words);
• Letter of recommendation from the supervisor, research director, or department head, which also confirms the applicant’s status.

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

Please submit your application for the Catalysts Travel Award through the following link (by clicking on “Apply”): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/catalysts/awards/3384.

The application deadline: 31 October 2025.

The winner will be announced on the Catalysts website by the end of December 2025, 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 catalysts@mdpi.com.

Catalysts Editorial Office