ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early-Career Scientists
The ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award funds early-career microbiologists to present original research at major international conferences, fostering global collaboration and professional development.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Travel Award application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €4,000 for one early-career scientist; funds cover travel and registration for ASM Microbe or FEMS Congress.
Summary: Supports reciprocal exchange of early-career microbiologists to present research at major international conferences (ASM Microbe or FEMS Congress).
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for Early-Career Scientists enables one early-career member from either the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) or a FEMS Full Member Society to present their research at the partner organization’s main conference—either ASM Microbe or the FEMS Congress. The award aims to foster international collaboration, provide global exposure, and support the professional development of future leaders in microbiology by funding overseas travel and conference participation.
