Travel Awards
*Eligibility, applicants must be:
- Within 5 years of obtaining highest degree.
- DEADLINE: A current/paid member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March 16, 2024)
- Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
- DEADLINE to submit an abstract is March 14 (oral abstract submission deadline). You must submit in the “Oral or Poster” category to be considered.
- Registered for the conference and attend in person.
- Not eligible for the Metabolomics Society Student Travel Awards
Student and Early-Career abstracts that are submitted for travel awards will be reviewed by the SOC. Winners will be notified by May 1.
Metabolomics Society Student Award Scheme
The Metabolomics Society Student Awards recognize outstanding academic achievement. Students* can apply for one of ten Metabolomics Society Student Travel Awards ($650 USD) to support their attendance at the Metabolomics Society annual conference. If successful they are then eligible to compete for the Metabolomics Society Student Prize, awarded to the best student presentation.
*Eligibility, applicants must be:
- Currently enrolled in full-time or part-time education, studying for either an undergraduate degree (BSc) or higher degree (MSc, PhD).
- DEADLINE: A Student Member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March16, 2024)
- Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
- DEADLINE to submit an abstract is March 14 (oral abstract submission deadline). You must submit in the “Oral or Poster” category to be considered.
- Registered for the conference and attend in person.
Student and Early-Career abstracts that are submitted for travel awards will be reviewed by the SOC. Winners will be notified by May 1.
Low and Middle-Income Country Awards (LMIC)
Introduced at the 2023 conference, we’re pleased to continue the Low and Middle-Income Country Awards (LMIC). Attendees from a low or middle-income country can apply for one of (5) Travel Awards to support their attendance at Metabolomics 2024. This award is available to all career statuses, including students, ECRs and professional scientists. Recipients will receive complimentary conference registration, plus $1,000 USD to apply towards travel expenses.
Winners will be notified by May 1.
*Eligibility, applicants must be:
- Currently residing and studying/working in a low or middle-income country. Click here to view the list of countries
- A current/paid member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March 16, 2024)
- Submit an abstract for the conference in the "Oral or Poster" category, and check the box for LMIC Travel Award
- Deadline is March 14 to submit an abstract (oral abstract submission deadline)
- Registered for the conference and attend in person
- Cannot receive multiple awards (such as EMN Award or Society Awards)
2024 EMN Travel Bursary Award Provided by the Early-Career Members Network (EMN) of the Metabolomics Society
The 2024 EMN Travel Bursary Awards aim to provide support for Early-Career scientists* to attend and actively participate in Metabolomics 2024 in Osaka, Japan to promote their professional development. The Metabolomics Society strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality; therefore, we highly encourage applications from low- and middle-income countries.
To apply, submit an abstract for the conference and select “Yes” for the EMN Travel Bursary. Complete all application questions that follow. There is not a separate application form, the application is contained within the abstract submission process. Decisions will be communicated to all applicants over email by early May, and winners will be announced on the Metabolomics Society website, social media platforms and in the MetaboNews newsletter.
*EMN Award Eligibility, applicants must:
- Be within 5 years of obtaining highest degree
- Be a member of the Metabolomics Society by March 16, 2024
- Register for the conference and attend in person
- Submit an abstract for the conference by March 14, 2024.
- Attend the EMN events at the conference
- Consent to their information being published on Met Soc related platforms
You can only receive one award; not the EMN Award + Metabolomics Society Award. Both oral presentations and poster presentations will be considered for the EMN award.
Up to (4) travel awards will be equally distributed between (i) graduate students (master or PhD students) and (ii) post-doctoral researchers to cover conference-related costs up to $650 USD.
Avanti Polar Lipids Travel Awards
Avanti is providing (2) Travel Awards in the amount of $550 USD each, to one student and one ECR (must be within 5 years of obtaining your latest degree). You do not have to be a member of the Society to be eligible.
When submitting your abstract, simply check the box to be considered for a Metabolomics Society Travel Award before the March 14 deadline. Must attend the conference in person and present your work to receive the award payment.
MDPI Travel Awards
MDPI is providing (2) Travel Awards in the amount of $500 USD each, to one student and one ECR (must be within 5 years of obtaining your latest degree). You do not have to be a member of the Society to be eligible.
When submitting your abstract, simply check the box to be considered for a Metabolomics Society Travel Award before the March 14 deadline. Must attend the conference in person and present your work to receive the award payment.
Nordic Met Soc Travel Awards
The Nordic Metabolomics Society (NMS) is offering three travel grants (900 EUR each) for early-career researchers to Metabolomics 2024 in Osaka, Japan. Members of the Nordic Metabolomics Society that are graduate students (Masters or PhD) or within 5 years post PhD while being in a training position can apply for the travel grant.
For terms and link to the application form, visit: https://www.nordicmetsoc.org/events.html. (See the second blue link at the top of the page) Deadline for application is March 14. You must complete this separate application form on the Nordic Met Soc website, as well as submit an abstract for the Osaka conference.
Swiss MetSoc Travel Awards
The Swiss Metabolomics Society is providing (2) Travel Awards in the amount of 500 CHF each. These awards are dedicated to assisting attendees from a Swiss institution (organization). Must be a PhD student or post-doc (within 5 years of obtaining PhD).
When you submit your abstract, simply check the box to be considered for a Metabolomics Society Travel Award before the March 14 deadline. Must attend the conference in person and present your work to receive the award payment.
MANA Travel Awards
MANA is offering an early career member travel award to attend Metabolomics 2024 and present research that highlights metabolomics and/or lipidomics. The travel award is a competitive award based on research that displays a high level of distinction, abstract quality and a personal statement. The award will be selected through a review process by the MANA Awards Committee. The award includes $2,000 USD and a certificate; One (1) award will be given.
Deadline is April 3. Click here to review the rules and application.
ANZMetSoc Travel Awards
The ANZMetSoc is offering travel grants for Metabolomics 2024. Students and Early Career Researchers can apply for one of two travel grants, to support their attendance at the Metabolomics Society annual conference, in Osaka, Japan. Two $500 grants will be awarded.
Click here to review the requirements and apply. Deadline is April 20.
Two (2) Student Photographers are needed to document the sessions and capture the atmosphere of the meeting. If you have experience with photography, and you would be interested in this opportunity, we welcome your application. Photographers must have their own equipment and supplies. The two selected photographers will each receive a $500 USD Travel Award.
To be considered please send an e-mail to info@metabolomicssociety.org that contains the following:
- Name
- Student Status and School
- Equipment – type of camera you would use
- Availability – are you able to attend all 4 days of the event, Monday – Thursday?
- Experience – brief summary of your photography experience, 1-2 sentences.
If selected, you will be able to coordinate with the other student photographer to create an even mix of photography time and session participation. Deadline to submit your interest is Wednesday, May 1.
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