Travel grants

The travel grant program is primarily directed to early career researchers and young PIs, however, all scientists from disadvantaged backgrounds are welcome to submit an application. Travel grants are available to scientists located within Europe and the UK, as well as overseas. Travel grants are available only for members attending conferences, symposia and meetings within the fields of motor control and motor diseases. The selection of the awardees is handled by the YMCS stirring committee. Travel grants are allocated on the basis of the quality of the abstract submitted and the CV of the applicant. Applicants must justify the reasons for applying for a travel grant and a short description of how the money will be used in the below online form under Message. YMCS members may apply only for one grant per year. The YMCS travel grant program is supported by EMBO.

EUROPE and Uk

Deadline 31st of May 2025 at 24:00 UK time

Up to €300

Are you attending a conference, symposium or meeting that takes place in Europe or the UK? As a member of the YMCS you can apply for a travel grant up to €300.

overseas

Deadline 31st of May 2025 at 24:00 UK time

Up to €500

Is the conference taking place overseas instead? Or are you located overseas and planning to attend a conference in Europe/UK? Either way, as a member of the YMCS you can apply for a travel grant up to €500.

Carer travel grant

Deadline 31st of May 2025 at 24:00 UK time

Up to €300

Are you traveling to a conference with your children or do you have caring responsibilities for someone who will remain at home? As a member of the YMCS you are eligible to a carer travel grant up to €300.

submit your application

To submit your application you will need to fill the online form. Under Message, you will need to justify the reasons for applying and provide a short description of how the money will be used. You will also need to upload 1) your CV, 2) the submitted abstract, 3) the preliminary program of the conference. Applications missing the required information will not be considered eligible.