Meeting Attendance Grants

Meeting Attendance Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Federation of European Microbiological Societies
Amount: Up to €750
Last Updated: May 06, 2025

Summary

The Meeting Attendance Grants, offered by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies, support early career researchers in attending microbiology conferences worldwide. With a maximum funding of €750, these grants aim to foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among microbiologists. Eligible applicants must be active microbiologists or PhD students, and they must be presenting authors at the meetings they wish to attend. This initiative promotes engagement and growth within the microbiology community.

Overview

About We are made up of an active and diverse network of around 30,000 professionals who are committed to advancing microbiology for the benefit of society in the areas of Eco Innovations, Health Horizons, Biotechnology, and Engagement & Growth. Set up in 1974, today we are a growing coalition of 55 Member Societies from 40 countries. Our commitment is to help support microbiologists do their work, promote the best in microbiology research and knowledge to the world, and bring microbiologists together to share that knowledge: Connecting people. Sharing knowledge. Meeting Attendance Grants Members of FEMS Member Societies can apply for our grants. Meeting Attendance Grants enable early career researchers to attend microbiology meetings worldwide to network, collaborate and keep abreast of new developments in their field. Support is limited to a maximum of € 750.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants should be active microbiologists, having obtained their highest degree less than five years prior to the application deadline date or be a PhD student.periods of maternity/paternity leave, special leave or illness do not count toward this definition They should be a member of a FEMS Member Society and a presenting author (oral or poster) at the meeting. Applications to attend FEMS-sponsored meetings will not be considered as applications for support to attend these meetings should be made directly to the meeting organizer. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.