23 August 2025
Journal of Developmental Biology Travel Award—Open for Applications


We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Developmental Biology (JDB, ISSN: 2221-3759) will once again be granting the Travel Award for junior scientists. Applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of senior scholars from the JDB Editorial Board.

The annual JDB Travel Award was launched in 2017 to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of developmental biology, which helps to boost their profile. The application process is open from April to November every year, and the winners are announced by the end of January. 

Prizes:

  • CHF 800;
  • A certificate. 

Number of winners: 1.

Eligibility and requirements:

  • Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students;
  • Plans to attend an international conference in 2026 (to give an oral presentation or present a poster). 

List of the documents needed to apply:

  • Details of the conference the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;
  • 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.

For more information about the award, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jdb/awards/3184

Journal of Developmental Biology Editorial Office

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