Travel Award
The Solar Travel Award was launched in 2026, and it is presented every year to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the field of solar energy and photovoltaic systems, which helps to increase their influence. The application will open from March to October, and winners will be announced by the end of December every year.
The Prize:
– CHF 500;
– A certificate.
Number of Winners: 1
Winner announcement: 31 December 2026
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.
