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International Sponsored Places

Biomolecular Horizons 2024

We are sponsoring the registration costs of two of our outstanding Postgraduate or Early Career members to attend Biomolecular Horizons 2024. 

The joint IUBMB-FAOBMB-ComBio Biomolecular Horizons 2024 Congress (22-26 September) in Melbourne, Australia brings together the bioscience and biotechnology communities to discuss and examine the latest developments and research. 

This will be the first time the IUBMB Congress will be held in Melbourne and only the third time in the Southern Hemisphere. It will join with FAOBMB and ComBio to create a truly global forum bringing together renowned scientists from across the world, from Nobel Laureates to early career scientists.

Over the five days, the Congress will offer a series of plenary sessions, keynotes, symposia, and poster presentations. There will also be a dedicated Young Scientists Program (taking place in the Macedon Ranges, Australia from 20-22 September), Outreach Events, Career Development Events, Education Events, Publication Workshops, Technical Workshops, Art Meets Science and Networking Events and a Government Industry Forum.

The grant provides two Biochemical Society members with: 

  • Accommodation*
  • Registration for the Biomolecular Horizons 2024 Congress and Young Scientists Program
  • Return transport from Melbourne to Macedon Ranges
  • Some meals and excursions
  • Up to £1,200 towards travel costs

*Please note: Accommodation will be provided in shared rooms during YSP2024. This includes 1 night accommodation in Melbourne (19 September 2024) prior to YSP at Macedon Ranges (20-22 September 2024). Accommodation for the Congress will be provided at the Best Western Melbourne City Hotel.

The theme for Biomolecular Horizons 2024 is “Discover, Create, Innovate”. 

2024 Awardees

Congratulations to Jessica Oyie Sousa Onyeisi and Tom Snelling for receiving an International Sponsored Place in 2024!

Stay connected with us as we share more about their experiences at the Biomolecular Horizons Congress.

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I am grateful for the opportunity that the Biochemical Society is giving me and I’m very excited to participate in Biomolecular Horizons 2024. I see this conference as a great opportunity to connect with researchers from all across the world and expanding my network. Therefore, this will also be a great opportunity to contribute to diversity in scientific meetings and learn more and discuss climate change, a highly relevant and current issue in the context of cancer.

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Jessica Oyie Sousa Onyeisi
Jessica Oyie Sousa Onyeisi

2024 International Sponsored Place recipient
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This sponsorship to attend both the Young Scientist Programme and the Biomolecular Congress will provide me the opportunity to share my research on an international stage, expanding my scientific network and giving me the necessary insights to advance my career over the next few years!

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Tom Snelling
Tom Snelling

2024 International Sponsored Place recipient

The following criteria are required in order to be eligible for a sponsored place: 

  • Applicant must be a current Postgraduate or Early Career member of the Biochemical Society within the first ten years of completing their PhD.
  • Applicant must submit a supporting letter from their supervisor.
  • Applicant must provide a single abstract that will be submitted to the Biomolecular Horizons 2024 Congress.
  • Applicants should NOT have previously attended an IUBMB or FAOBMB Young Scientist Program.
  • Successful applicants must submit a report and photographs of the Congress to the Biochemical Society no later than 30 days after returning from the Congress.

Please note that applying for an International Sponsored Place will not affect your eligibility to apply for a General Travel Grant within the same calendar year. 

Applications will be assessed according to two main criteria: 

1. Benefit to career gained from attendance 

Applicants should try to include answers to the following key points in their application: 

  • How will attending this conference further your career? Give details of whether the aim is to form collaborations or further knowledge in an area that is not currently being pursued.
  • Are there any specific sessions that you think will be particularly useful and/or any speakers that you intend to network with at the event? 
  • Are there any other achievements and/or outputs that are relevant? 

2. Letter of Support from Supervisor or Lab Head

A strong letter of support will demonstrate the following: 

  • Promise of the applicant.
  • What the benefit of attending this particular conference would be to the applicant's career. 
  • Summary of applicant's related research.

Contact us

For further information please get in touch with the Grants department.

 

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