The ISME Travel Awards

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING REVIEWED AND NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT ON APRIL 25, 2008.

ISME has made funds available for travel awards for up to 30 young scientists. Maximum grant is:

• Australia and New Zealand Residents €200 (US$ 280)
• Asia and Pacific residents €400 (US$ 570)
• Rest of the World €650 (US$ 920)

The ISME travel awards are open to all ISME members who are currently enrolled as a research higher degree student or no more than 2 years past completion of their PhD. The applicant should be the first author of an abstract submitted to the symposium.
Applications for “The ISME Travel Awards” should include:

• Applicants name and full contact details, full mailing address, office hours, phone number, email address and fax number
• Abstract title and nominated session
• Proof of student status or graduation date
• Supportive statement from current supervisor
• Personal statement on why you believe the Committee should select you.

Applications Close: Thursday, March 20, 2008. Outcomes of the grant will be sent by April 25, 2008.

The travel grants will be distributed during the Symposium in Cairns.

ESF LESC Travel Awards

The European Science Foundation Standing Committee for Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences (LESC) is sponsoring travel awards to the value of €1,000. This will be awarded to the top 5 European submissions to the ISME Travel awards. To apply please follow the instructions above. The winners of this travel award will be required to acknowledge the ESF LESC during their presentation.