FEMS Meeting Attendance Grants
Objective
- FEMS provides Meeting Attendance Grants to young European scientists wishing to attend microbiology meetings that are not supported by a FEMS Meetings Grant.
- The maximum amount of a Meeting Attendance Grant is EUR 600, the minimum EUR 250. Meeting Attendance Grants may support attendance at meetings worldwide but preference will be given for meetings within the European area.
Application
Young scientists wishing to apply for a Meetings Attendance Grant should first inform themselves of the regulations governing FEMS Meeting Attendance Grants. Complete applications should be received at FEMS Central Office by the deadline of:
- April 1, for attendance at meetings opening between May 1-September 30.
- September 1, for attendance at meetings opening between October 1-April 30.
Review
Upon receipt of an application at FEMS Central Office, it is checked for eligibility and completeness. Complete applications are then submitted to the Grants Board. The FEMS Grants Board will review and judge the applications based on:
- the applicant’s profile/standing
- the quality of the accepted abstract
- the probable impact of the meeting, both nationally and internationally
- the traveling distance and cost
Online documents
The regulations and application forms are available electronically:
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