Travel Award
The Quaternary Travel Award was launched in 2024, and it is presented annually to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research in the field of Quaternary Science at academic conferences, thereby enhancing their profile. The application process is open from September to December every year, and winners are announced by the end of January.
The Prize:
– CHF 500;
– A certificate;
– A chance to publish a paper free of charge in Quaternary in 2025.
Number of Winners: 1
Winner announcement: 31 January 2025
Eligibility and Requirements
– Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students;
– Plans to attend an international conference in 2025 (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.
