Toxins Travel Award—Open for Applications

Toxins Travel Award was launched in 2016, and it is presented every year to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of toxinology and all kinds of toxins (biotoxins) from animals, microbes and plants, which helps to increase their influence. The application process is open from April to November every year, and winners are announced by the end of January in the following year.

Prize:

CHF 500;
A certificate.

Number of winners: 1.

Eligibility and requirements:

Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students;
Plans to attend an international conference in 2027 (oral presentation or poster).

List of documents for application:

Information of 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.

Schedule:
Application deadline: 30 November 2026;
Winner announcement: 31 January 2027.

How to submit nominations:
The applications must be submitted online at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/toxins/awards/3833.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at toxins@mdpi.com if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Toxins Editorial Office