What is this for?

To support attendance and presentation of a talk or poster at ESEB 2025 within the WAME-sponsored symposium “Contribution of the microbiome to host adaptation and plasticity”.

What costs can be funded?

Travel, accommodation or registration fees can all be covered. Costs need to be reclaimed after symposium attendance - receipts are required.  

We should strive to keep environmental impact as low as possible (and this is ESEB policy). As part of this, airfares are only eligible expenses if the distance travelled is more than 500 km or the travel time with alternative transport options is more than 6 hours.

Important dates.

• 2nd April: Applications open

• 12th May: Application deadline closes

• 24th May: Application outcomes announced

• 31st Sept: Costs must be claimed

Note: Abstract acceptances for symposia are announced on 20th May, just before the application outcomes for this funding scheme are announced. ESEB early-bird registration then closes on 1st June.

How to apply?

●      Fill out the WAME ESEB attendance support application form

●      Send a single PDF file of your application to - stn.wame@gmail.com 

●      Deadline 12th May 2024

Download the application form here.

Who can apply?

Early career researchers - postgrad research students, postdocs and junior research fellows. Applicants of any nationality and country of residence are welcome to apply. If you are in doubt about ECR status, please contact stn.wame@gmail.com

ESEB membership is required. ESEB membership is cheap (30€ annually (15€ for students) and 50%-100% discounts are available for scientists based in lower-economy countries) and provides many benefits including reduced conference fees (thus immediately saving the money spent on membership).

How much can be funded?

Up to €500