Awards
Travel Awards
Travel awards were made possible by NCATS R13 grant.
The MPS World Summit 2024 Conference Organizers are pleased to announce several awards for the MPS World Summit in Seattle, Washington. Please see the description of each award type below. All award amounts are in USD. Travel awards will be paid before travel, while Best Poster and Oral Presentation awards will be granted after the summit.
Best Poster and Oral Presentation Awards
Best Poster Presentation Awards
The Conference Organizers will give awards for outstanding posters from early career scientists. As of June 10, 2024, early career scientists should fulfill one of the following criteria:
- Active full-time student,
- Younger than 35 years old,
- Or within 5 years after receiving their degree*
*Applicants with extenuating circumstances (e.g. parental leave, military deployment, family medical leave) that caused a lapse in employment for at least one year will be considered pending submission of documentation.
The first place prize for best poster is proudly sponsored by Lab on a Chip!
The second place prize for best poster is proudly sponsored by Micromachines, an open access journal by MDPI!
A monetary award of $750 USD, $500 USD, and $250 USD will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place posters, respectively.
Any poster from early career scientists accepted for in person presentation at MPS World Summit 2024 is eligible for the Best Poster Award. Nominees must attend the meeting in person and present the submitted poster. The posters will be judged during the poster session. The winner will be selected based on scientific excellence, innovation, and clarity of the presentation.
The Best Poster Presentation Awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 14.
Best Oral Presentation Awards
The Conference Organizers will give awards for outstanding oral presentations by early career scientists. As of June 10, 2024, early career scientists should fulfill one of the following criteria:
- Active full-time student,
- Younger than 35 years old,
- Or within 5 years after receiving their degree*
*Applicants with extenuating circumstances (e.g. parental leave, military deployment, family medical leave) that caused a lapse in employment for at least one year will be considered pending submission of documentation.
A monetary award of $1,000 USD, $800 USD, and $600 USD will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place presentations, respectively.
Any oral presentation selected from abstract submissions from early career scientists is eligible for the Best Oral Presentation Award. Nominee must attend the meeting in person. Judges will attend nominee’s presentation during their designated scientific session. The winner will be selected based on scientific excellence, innovation and clarity of the presentation.
The Best Oral Presentation Awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 14.
Toxicology-Elsevier Best Poster Award
The Elsevier journal Toxicology will grant a 250€ best poster award to a young scientist (≤ 35 years old) presenting her/his research work in the field of mechanistic toxicology per poster as first author during the MPS World Summit 2024.
The winner will be selected based on scientific excellence, innovation and clarity of the poster presentation as well as based on the communication skills of the poster presenter. Eligibility also includes presence during the closing ceremony of the MPS World Summit 2024, as the winner will be announced at this occasion.
Selection:
No solicitation or application is possible for this award. The winner will be selected by an ad hoc jury consisting of the Toxicology editor-in-chief and some of the MPS World Summit 2024 organizers.
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Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards
The Conference Organizers will award up to 20 Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards (including waived registration fee). A maximum of 5 will be awarded to domestic (Europe) undergraduate and graduate students and 5 to domestic (Europe) postdoctoral researchers. A maximum of 5 will be awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students and 5 to international postdoctoral researchers. The amounts and award type are summarized in the table below.
| Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Award Type | Travel Amount | Waived Registration Fee |
| Domestic Students/ Postdoctoral Researcher | $500 USD | $300 USD |
| International Students/ Postdoctoral Researcher | $1,000 USD | $300 USD |
Application:
To be considered for a Student or Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Award, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Abstract, as the presenting author, that has been submitted for poster or oral presentation
- Short bio (maximum one page), including educational institution and how the applicant’s research is relevant to microphysiological systems
- Statement outlining the need for travel assistance and why attendance at the Conference will be impactful to the student’s or postdoctoral researcher’s training (half a page)
- A recommendation letter from the student’s advisor or postdoctoral researcher’s supervisor that summarizes why they feel the applicant should receive the award; the letter should also outline the applicant’s research, including relevance to microphysiological systems
- Proof of student or postdoctoral status as of June 2024
Please submit your applications no later than January 15, 2024 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2024 Student and Postdoc Travel Awards”. Funds will be disbursed early May 2024. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 20, 2024 and commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.
Travel Awards for Scientists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The Conference Organizers will award up to 10 Travel Awards for Scientists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (please visit OECD’s website for a list of countries that qualify). Each awardee will receive a $1,200 USD travel award and waived registration fee ($300 USD), for a total award of $1,500 USD.
Application:
To be considered for the Travel Award for Scientists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Abstract, as the presenting author, that has been submitted for poster or oral presentation
- Short bio (maximum one page), including current affiliation and residency confirmation (to demonstrate country affiliation) and explanation of how the applicant’s research is relevant to microphysiological systems
- Statement outlining the need for travel assistance and why attendance at the Conference will be impactful to the scientist’s work (half a page)
- A recommendation letter from the scientist’s supervisor or mentor that summarizes why they feel the applicant should receive the award; the letter should also outline the applicant’s research, including the use of microphysiological systems
Please submit your applications no later than January 15, 2024 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2024 Travel Awards for Scientists from Low-Income Countries”. Funds will be disbursed early May 2024. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 20, 2024 and commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.
Next Generation Humane Scientist Travel Awards
The Next Generation Humane Scientist Travel Awards for the MPS World Summit spotlight the bright, promising work of young scientists committed to replacing animals in experimentation. A maximum of 4 will be awarded, and each awardee will receive $500 USD each. Please see below for eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria (As Required by Donor):
- The candidate must be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States working at a US-based institution.
- The candidate should be a postdoc or graduate student (MS or PhD track) who is registered at an educational institution.
- The candidate should NOT have received a PhD or similar degree earlier than 2020.
- Current and former employees (or their family members) of the Center of Alternatives to Animal Testing at Johns Hopkins University cannot apply.
To be considered for a Next Generation Humane Scientist Travel Award, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Abstract, as the presenting author, that has been submitted for poster or oral presentation
- Short bio (maximum one page), including educational institution and how the applicant’s research is relevant to microphysiological systems
- Statement outlining the need for travel assistance and why attendance at the Conference will be impactful to the student’s or postdoctoral researcher’s training (half a page)
- A recommendation letter from the student’s advisor or postdoctoral researcher’s supervisor that summarizes why they feel the applicant should receive the award; the letter should also outline the applicant’s research, including relevance to microphysiological systems
- Proof of student or postdoctoral status as of June 2024
Please submit your applications no later than January 15, 2024 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2024 Next Generation Humane Scientist Travel Award”. Funds will be disbursed early May 2024. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 20, 2024 and commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.