ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early-Career Scientists Grant

ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early-Career Scientists Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Amount: Up to €4,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early Career Scientists promotes international collaboration by funding one member from FEMS to present their research at ASM Microbe 2026. Awarded up to €4,000, this initiative aims to support early career microbiologists, enhancing their exposure to global research and fostering future leaders in the field. Eligible candidates include current Ph.D. students or recent graduates, ensuring the continuity of innovative microbiological research.

Overview

The ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early Career Scientists supports the reciprocal exchange of 1 member from each organization to present their research at the other organization's main conferences, ASM Microbe and FEMS Congress. The award is designed to benefit early career scientists from both organizations by giving them the opportunity to present their work overseas and experience the best of microbiology in the partner country. This award recognized future leaders in microbiology by supporting travel for early career scientists to present a poster of their research at ASM Microbe. Program Details Up to €4,000 for 1 selected current member of a FEMS Full Member Society that will travel to ASM Microbe 2026, includes complimentary registration. FEMS will select the member attending ASM Microbe 2026. If the cost of travel is under €4,000, the remaining funds may be used to cover other expenses related to meeting attendance.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. An early career scientist eligible for the ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Award should: A microbiologist active in research and current Ph.D. (or equivalent) student or recipient of Ph.D. within the past 5 years. (Note: periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave or illness do not count toward this definition).Travel award funds are non-transferable and will be provided following the conclusion of ASM Microbe 2026 upon confirming awardee’s attendance at the meeting. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Be a current member of a FEMS full Member Society.