Awards
Travel awards were made possible by NCATS R13 grant and Next Generation Humane Science Travel Awards.
The MPS World Summit 2022 Conference Organizers are pleased to announce several awards for the inaugural MPS World Summit. 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.
Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards (SUBMISSION CLOSED)
Description:
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 undergraduate and graduate students, 5 to domestic postdoctoral researchers and a maximum of 5 will be awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students, 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 | $240/ $300 |
| International Students/ Postdoctoral Researcher | $1,000 | $240/ $300 |
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 2022
Please submit your applications no later than April 15, 2022 to [email protected] with subject line: MPS World Summit 2022 Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Awards. Funds will be disbursed late April 2022. Recipients must 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 (SUBMISSION CLOSED)
Description:
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 travel award and waived registration fee ($300), for a total award of $1,500.
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 April 30, 2022 to [email protected] with subject line: MPS World Summit 2022 Travel Awards for Scientists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Funds will be disbursed early May 2022. Recipients must commit to traveling to the conference upon acceptance of award and submit proof of registration.
Best Poster Presentation Awards
The Conference Organizers will give awards for outstanding posters from early career scientists. Early career scientists should be 35 years old or younger as of June 3rd, 2022. A monetary award of $750, $500, and $250 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 2022 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 3 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
Best Oral Presentation Awards
The Conference Organizers will give awards for outstanding oral presentations by early career scientists. Early career scientists should be 35 years old or younger as of June 3rd, 2022. A monetary award of $1,250, $1,000, and $750 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 3 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
ESTIV Awards
European Society for Toxicology in Vitro (ESTIV) will grant a best poster award and best oral presentation award (500 EUR each), to a PhD student or young scientist (postdoctoral researchers or those that have completed their graduate degree within the past 10 years) presenting her/his research work in the field of in vitro toxicology as first author during the MPS Word summit 2022.
The winner will be selected based on scientific excellence, innovation, and clarity of the presentation. Eligibility also includes in person attendance and presence during the closing ceremony of the MPS World summit, as the winner will be announced at this occasion. The applicant should be an active ESTIV member.
To apply for the ESTIV best poster/oral presentation award the following documents are required and need to be submitted [email protected] no later than April 30th 2022:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Supporting letter from the supervisor or the head of department
- Abstract accepted for poster or oral presentation
- Finalized poster in pdf form – for the best poster award
- Proof of student status
By applying for the ESTIV best poster/oral presentation award, the winners automatically agree to be highlighted at the ESTIV web page and social media with a photo and information on the awarded research content.