Submissions are now CLOSED for the iMPSS award opportunities. If external awards are offered they will be listed below with their individual deadlines.
The 2026 MPS World Summit Conference Organizers are pleased to announce several awards for the MPS World Summit. Please see the description of each award type below. Travel awards will be paid after the summit. Summit registration is waived for Travel Award Winners.
Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards
The Conference Organizers will provide a select number of Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards (including a waived registration fee). These awards will be distributed among undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, international undergraduate and graduate students, and international postdoctoral researchers.
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 May 2026
The abstract & application deadline was January 11. Please submit your applications no later than January 11, 2026 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2026 Student and Postdoc Travel Awards.” Funds will be disbursed early April 2026. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 11 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).
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
The abstract & application deadline was January 11. Please submit your applications no later than January 11, 2026 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2026 Award for Scientists Low- and Middle-Income Countries.” Funds will be disbursed early April 2026. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 11 and commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.