The Phospholipid Research Center (PRC) occasionally offers Travel Grants to support the participation of early-career researchers in selected PRC-organized scientific events, particularly the International Symposium on Phospholipids in Pharmaceutical Research.
These grants aim to facilitate scientific exchange, promote international collaboration, and support the next generation of researchers in the phospholipid field.
Please note that the PRC does not offer a general Travel Grant program for attendance at external conferences or scientific events.
When Travel Grants are available for a PRC event, the respective call for applications, including eligibility criteria, funding details, and application deadlines, will be announced on this page.
Current Travel Grant Opportunities
There are currently no open calls for Travel Grants.
Previous Travel Grant Call – 9th International Symposium 2026 (Closed)
Eligibility
- Open to PhD students from outside Germany. Applicants from low- and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply, though this is not mandatory.
- Applicants do not need to be members of the Phospholipid Research Center.
- An additional track record in the phospholipid field (e.g., publications, awards) to demonstrate motivation is beneficial.
Requirements
Applicants must:
1) Register for the Symposium.
2) Submit an abstract for either a poster presentation or a short talk at the Symposium.
3) Provide all required application materials in a single PDF file, including
- Motivation Letter (explaining why you wish to attend and how participation will benefit your research)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Abstract submitted for the Symposium
- Optional: PDFs of relevant publications or achievements
Applications should be sent by email to symposium@phospholipid-research-center.com, with the subject line: “Travel Grant Application”.
Period
- Application opens: mid-January 2026 (exact date to be announced)
- Application closes: 31 March 2026
- Only one application per applicant will be considered.
Grant Details
- Number of Grants: 10
- Maximum amount per grant: €500
- The award will cover actual travel costs incurred for participation in the 9th International Symposium on Phospholipids in Pharmaceutical Research
- Grant recipients will receive funds after the event, upon submission of receipts or invoices documenting the travel expenses.
Selection Process
- Applications will be evaluated by the Scientific Advisory Council of the Phospholipid Research Center.
- The decision will be announced in late April / early May 2026.
- All decisions are final.
Notes
- Travel Grants are intended solely to facilitate attendance at the Symposium and cannot be transferred to another person or used for other purposes.
- Recipients are expected to actively participate in the Symposium, presenting their research either as a poster or a short talk.
- Liability Disclaimer: The Phospholipid Research Center assumes no liability for accidents, injuries, losses, or damages incurred during travel to or from the Symposium, or during the participant’s stay. Travel arrangements and insurance coverage are the sole responsibility of the grant recipient.
- The award of Travel Grants is subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Symposium.