Travel Award
Pathogens 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 pathogens and pathogen–host interactions, which helps to grow their profile. The application process is open from April to November every year and winners are announced by the end of February of the following year.
The Prize:
– CHF 800;
– A certificate.
Number of Winners: 2
Pathogens Travel Award
Application deadline: 30 November 2026Winner announcement date: 28 February 2027
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.
Past Winners
Winner
- JHJil Alexandra HaaseJil Alexandra HaaseNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, USA
Wesley FreppelWesley FreppelGriffith University, Australia
Award Committee
Hinh LyDr. Hinh LyUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesChairman
Claudio FarinaDr. Claudio FarinaASST Papa Giovanni XXIII
Yuying LiangDr. Yuying LiangUniversity of Minnesota
Longzhu CuiProf. Dr. Longzhu CuiJichi Medial University
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