Important dates.

• Deadline 26th May 2024

• Awards announced first week of June 2024

• All costs must be claimed before June 2025

How to apply?

Applicants should fill out the WAME ECR Research Visit form and submit this in a single PDF file to stn.wame@gmail.com along with two short letters of support (one from current supervisor / line manager) and one from host research group.

Download the application form here.

Who can apply?

Early career researchers – postgrad research students, postdocs and junior research fellows. Anyone not currently in a permanent faculty position or on a senior fellowship.

ESEB membership is not a requirement but is encouraged. ESEB membership is cheap (30€ annually (15€ for students) and 50% or even 100% discounts for scientists based in lower-economy countries) and provides many benefits including reduced conference fees.

How much can be funded?

Applicants can request up to €1400 each toward travel to a host lab and accommodation during their exchange.

What costs can be funded?

The travel and accommodation required for the research visit only. Costs need to be reclaimed after the visit - receipts are required.

ESEB policy is that we should strive to keep environmental impact as low as possible. 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.

Research costs, stipend, or wage are not fundable.