Travel Award
The Microorganisms Travel Award was launched in 2018, and it is presented every year to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, viruses, and prions, which helps to increase their influence. The application will open from April to October, and winners will be announced by the end of December every year.
The Prize:
– CHF 800;
– A certificate.
Microorganisms Travel Award
Application deadline: 31 October 2026Winner announcement date: 31 December 2026
Eligibility and Requirements
– Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students, research fellows;
– Plans to attend an international conference in 2027 (oral presentation or 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.
Past Winners
Winner
- MGManjul GautamManjul GautamAustralian National University
- AWAdam WhisnantAdam WhisnantHannover Medical School
- GBGreta BajettoGreta BajettoUniversity of Turin, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences
Award Committee
Nico JehmlichDr. Nico JehmlichHelmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZChairman
Hermann J. HeipieperDr. Hermann J. HeipieperHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ
Hirokazu KimuraProf. Dr. Hirokazu KimuraGunma Paz University Graduate School of Health Science/Advenced Medical Science Research Center
Isabelle CheminDr. Isabelle CheminINSERM
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