Travel Award
The JDB Travel Award was launched in 2017, and it is presented every year 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.
The Prize:
– CHF 800;
– A certificate.
Number of Winners: 1
Winner announcement: 31 January 2026
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 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;
– 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.
Winner
Winner
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