Travel Award

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The application deadline of the Fishes Travel Award is extended. Entries will be accepted until 31 December 2025. We are looking forward to applications from all over the world.

The annual Fishes Travel Award was launched in 2018 to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of fish and aquatic animals, helping to grow their profile. The application process is open from April to October every year, with winners being announced by the end of December.

The Prize:
– CHF 800;
– A certificate.

Number of Winners: 1

Fishes Travel Award

Application deadline: 31 December 2025Winner announcement date: 28 February 2026

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Eligibility and Requirements

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

List of Documents for Application

– Information regarding 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.