Grants

We kindly request those participants who are applying for travel grant not to pay the registration fee, as they will be exempt from this fee if their application is positively evaluated.

FEBS Travel Grants

A limited number of Youth Travel Fund (YTF) grants are available for participants from the FEBS area, and from outside the FEBS area. The conditions of application are as follows:

For YTF awardees from the FEBS area:

• The applicant should be not older than 35, should be registered as a PhD student at an institute of higher learning in a country where there is a FEBS Constituent Society or should be a postdoctoral scientist within five years of having completed a PhD thesis, working in a country where there is a FEBS Constituent Society;
• The applicant must be a member of a FEBS Constituent Society and provide a valid certificate of membership (for FEBS Constituent Societies, see the Our Members section of the website);
• The applicant should not have received a grant from the Youth Travel Fund to attend a FEBS Course / Workshop in the current year or previous year, nor a Bursary to attend the FEBS Congress in the current year, nor a grant to attend the FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum in the current year;
• The applicant cannot be a resident of the country hosting the event;
• For awards with travel funding, only travel within the FEBS area from the applicant’s current country of residence to the country hosting the FEBS event is supported;
• Young scientists from the Organizers’ laboratories are not eligible for FEBS YTF awards.

Please note that the number of meeting travel awards you have previously received from FEBS (FEBS Congress Bursary, FEBS YSF grant, and FEBS YTF award for FEBS Advanced Course) may also be taken into consideration in your selection.

For YTF awardees from outside the FEBS area:

• Transcontinental YTF awards may be offered by some FEBS Advanced Courses as a result of support from IUBMB for participation of scientists from outside the FEBS area in these events.
• The applicant should not be older than 35, should be registered as a PhD student at an institute of higher learning in a country where there is an IUBMB-adhering body but not a FEBS Constituent Society, or should be a postdoctoral scientist within five years of having completed a PhD thesis, working in a country where there is an IUBMB-adhering body but not a FEBS Constituent Society;
• The applicant must be a member of an IUBMB-related society and provide a valid certificate of membership;
• The applicant should not have received a grant from the Youth Travel Fund to attend a FEBS Course / Workshop in the current year or previous year, nor a Bursary to attend the FEBS Congress in the current year, nor a grant to attend the FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum in the current year;
• Awards will only be made to support travel from the applicant’s current country of residence to the country hosting the FEBS event;
• Young scientists from the Organizers’ laboratories are not eligible for FEBS YTF awards.

Applicants must first submit register in the online database of the event. Please note that you have to select a registration category in order to be able to apply for a grant. After finishing the registration please select “Grant” from the left side menu of the registration database, fill in and submit the form to apply for the grant. In addition, the YTF applicants should send the completed applications (including CV, Motivation letter etc.) together with documented proof of their eligibility and a recommendation letter from the current or previous supervisor (if applicable) by e-mail:

When the Organizers take into account scientific achievements of the YTF applicants, the length of the applicants’ research periods should also be considered.

Grant requests without proper documentation will not be considered. Applications received after 15 May 2024 will not be considered.

More information is available about FEBS Youth Travel Funds at the following link:

https://www.febs.org/our-activities/advanced-courses/youth-travel-fund/

Other Travel Grants

We are pleased to announce the availability of travel grants to support young scientists interested in attending the conference. This initiative is aimed at facilitating the participation of deserving candidates who may face financial constraints.

Grant Details:
The travel grant will cover the full expenses of the registration fee and accommodation for 3 nights in single occupancy, and partial expenses of the travel costs.

Application Process:
Interested individuals are invited to submit their applications by 15 May 2024. The application should include the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
Statement of purpose (maximum 1 page).

Submitted abstract.

Please submit your application via email to elesetele@diamond-congress.com with the subject line "Travel Grant Application" by the specified deadline.

Selection Process:
The organizing committee of the conference  will review all applications based on the eligibility criteria and the quality of the submitted materials. Successful applicants will be notified by 5 June 2024.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

We look forward to receiving your applications and appreciate your interest in the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course - 5th Danube Conference on Epigenetics.

Hungarian Genetics Society /MAGE/ Grant

We are delighted to extend an invitation for grant applications on behalf of the Hungarian Genetics Society. 

Grant Details:
Successful applicants will have their full registration fee covered by MAGE - Hungarian Genetics Society

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants for the grant are required to submit a CV and a Letter of Intent as part of the application process. In this letter, candidates should articulate their motivation for applying and demonstrate how they plan to integrate topics related to epigenetics into their current research. The letter should highlight the following points:

 - A brief overview of the applicant's current research and its relevance to the field.
 - Specific reasons for seeking the grant.
 - How attendance at the conference aligns with the applicant's professional and research goals.
 - The applicant's vision for incorporating epigenetic concepts into their work.

The Letter of Intent should not exceed 1 page and must be submitted along with the CV till 15 May 2024. This document plays a crucial role in the evaluation process, allowing the review committee to assess the applicant's commitment to the field and the potential impact of their attendance at the conference.

We encourage applicants to use this opportunity and submit their application by e-mail to elesetele@diamond-congress.com till the given deadline.