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 22, 2025)
- Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
- DEADLINE to submit an abstract is March 6 (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. You can only receive one award, either from the Society or an affiliate/sponsor.
Metabolomics Society Student Award
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 ($200 USD), 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 March 22, 2025)
- Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
- DEADLINE to submit an abstract is March 6 (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. You can only receive one award, either from the Society or an affilate/sponsor.
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 2025. 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.
*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 22, 2025)
- Submit an abstract for the conference in the "Oral or Poster" category, and check the box for LMIC Travel Award
- Deadline is March 6 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)
2025 EMN Travel Bursary Award
Provided by the Early-Career Members Network (EMN) of the Metabolomics Society
The 2025 EMN Travel Bursary Awards aim to provide support for Early-Career scientists* to attend and actively participate in Metabolomics 2025 in Prague to promote their professional development. The EMN bursary is intended to support Early-Career members with a special interest in supporting the EMN. 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 a PhD or similar degree
- Be a member of the Metabolomics Society by March 22, 2025
- Register for the conference, submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation, and attend in person
- Attend the EMN events at the conference (e.g. EMN Reception, Career Night and Workshop)
- Consent to their information being published on Met Soc related platforms
You may apply for both the EMN Award + Metabolomics Society Award, but may only receive one of these awards. Both oral presentations and poster presentations will beconsidered 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.
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 April 22.
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