The MPS World Summit 2025 Conference Organizers are pleased to announce several awards for the MPS World Summit in Brussels, Belgium. Please see the description of each award type below.
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.
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 2025
Please submit your applications no later than January 15, 2025 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2025 Student and Postdoc Travel Awards.” Funds will be disbursed early May 2025. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 15, 2025 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
Please submit your applications no later than January 15, 2025 to [email protected] with subject line: “MPS World Summit 2025 Travel Awards for Scientists from Low-Income Countries.” Funds will be disbursed early May 2025. Recipients must submit an abstract through the conference system by January 15, 2025 and commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.