Travel Awards

Metabolomics Society Early-Career Award
The Metabolomics Society Early-Career Awards recognize outstanding academic achievement. Early-career researchers* (ECRs) can apply for one of (10) Early-Career Travel Awards ($650 USD) to support their attendance at the Metabolomics Society annual conference. If successful, they are eligible to compete for the Metabolomics Society Early-Career Prize ($200 USD), awarded to the top-scoring ECR presentation.

*Eligibility, applicants must be:

  • Within 5 years of obtaining highest degree.
  • DEADLINE: A current/paid member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March 22, 2025) 
  • Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
  • DEADLINE to submit an abstract is extended to March 13 (oral abstract submission deadline). You must submit in the “Oral or Poster” category to be considered.
  • Registered for the conference and attend in person.
  • Not eligible for the Metabolomics Society Student Travel Awards

Student and Early-Career abstracts that are submitted for travel awards will be reviewed by the SOC.  You can only receive one award, either from the Society or an affiliate/sponsor. 


Metabolomics Society Student Award
The Metabolomics Society Student Awards recognize outstanding academic achievement. Students* can apply for one of ten Metabolomics Society Student Travel Awards ($650 USD) to support their attendance at the Metabolomics Society annual conference. If successful they are then eligible to compete for the Metabolomics Society Student Prize ($200 USD), awarded to the best student presentation.

*Eligibility, applicants must be:

  • Currently enrolled in full-time or part-time education, studying for either an undergraduate degree (BSc) or higher degree (MSc, PhD).  
  • DEADLINE: A Student Member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March 22, 2025)
  • Submit an abstract for the conference, check the box for Metabolomics Society Travel Award.
  • DEADLINE to submit an abstract is extended to March 13 (oral abstract submission deadline). You must submit in the “Oral or Poster” category to be considered.
  • Registered for the conference and attend in person.

Student and Early-Career abstracts that are submitted for travel awards will be reviewed by the SOC. You can only receive one award, either from the Society or an affiliate/sponsor. 


Low and Middle-Income Country Awards (LMIC)
Introduced at the 2023 conference, we’re pleased to continue the Low and Middle-Income Country Awards (LMIC). Attendees from a low or middle-income country can apply for one of (5) Travel Awards to support their attendance at Metabolomics 2025. This award is available to all career statuses, including students, ECRs and professional scientists. Recipients will receive complimentary conference registration, plus $1,000 USD to apply towards travel expenses. 

*Eligibility, applicants must be:

  • Currently residing and studying/working in a low or middle-income country.  Click here to view the list of countries
  • A current/paid member of the Metabolomics Society continuously for at least 3 months prior to the conference (by March 22, 2025)
  • Submit an abstract for the conference in the "Oral or Poster" category, and check the box for LMIC Travel Award
  • Deadline is extended to March 13 to submit an abstract (oral abstract submission deadline)
  • Registered for the conference and attend in person
  • Cannot receive multiple awards (such as EMN Award or Society Awards)  

2025 EMN Travel Bursary Award
Provided by the Early-Career Members Network (EMN) of the Metabolomics Society 

The 2025 EMN Travel Bursary Awards aim to provide support for Early-Career scientists* to attend and actively participate in Metabolomics 2025 in Prague to promote their professional development. The EMN bursary is intended to support Early-Career members with a special interest in supporting the EMN. The Metabolomics Society strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality; therefore, we highly encourage applications from low- and middle-income countries.

To apply, submit an abstract for the conference and select “Yes” for the EMN Travel Bursary. Complete all application questions that follow. There is not a separate application form, the application is contained within the abstract submission process. Decisions will be communicated to all applicants over email by early May, and winners will be announced on the Metabolomics Society website, social media platforms and in the MetaboNews newsletter.

*EMN Award Eligibility, applicants must:

  • Be within 5 years of obtaining a PhD or similar degree
  • Be a member of the Metabolomics Society by March 22, 2025
  • Register for the conference, submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation, and attend in person
  • Attend the EMN events at the conference (e.g. EMN Reception, Career Night and Workshop)
  • Consent to their information being published on Met Soc related platforms
Application deadline is extended to March 13, 2025 (abstract must also be submitted by March 13).

You may apply for both the EMN Award + Metabolomics Society Award, but may only receive one of these awards. Both oral presentations and poster presentations will be considered for the EMN award.

Up to (4) travel awards will be equally distributed between (i) graduate students (master or PhD students) and (ii) post-doctoral researchers to cover conference-related costs up to $650 USD. 

Read the complete announcement and terms here.

Questions, contact info.emn@metabolomicssociety.org. 



RFMF - French-speaking Metabolomics and Fluxomics Network
RFMF offers travel grants through their website, up to 1,000 Euros each. To be eligible applicants need to submit an abstract and present either a poster or orally.

You must complete the application form on the RFMF site. For complete terms and the application form visit: https://www.rfmf.fr/bourse-de-voyage/. You also need to submit your abstract through the Metabolomics 2025 conference website.

Deadline to apply for a RFMF travel grant used for Metabolomics 2025 is April 21.

KoMetS - Korea Metabolomics Society

Korea Metabolomics Society will provide (2) travel awards for early-career members of KoMets to attend Metabolomics 2025. Two awardees will be selected through a review process by the KoMetS academic committee. The awardees will each receive $650 USD. 

Applicants should be:
  • PhD student or postdoc (within five years of terminal degree)
  • Member of KoMetS
  • Currently conducting metabolomics research in Korea
You must complete the application process on the KoMetS site http://komets.or.kr/notice/view.php?idx=539. You also need to submit your abstract through the Metabolomics 2025 conference website.

Deadline to apply for a KoMetS travel grant is March 31.



Nordic Met Soc Travel Awards

The Nordic Metabolomics Society (NMS) is offering four travel grants (600 EUR each) for early-career researchers to Metabolomics 2025.

To be eligible, you must be currently studying or working at an organization within the Nordic Metabolomics Society region: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.

These awards are for graduate students (Masters or PhD) or within 5 years of obtaining PhD while being in a training position.

You must submit an abstract for the Prague conference in the “Oral or Poster” category by the submission deadline of March 13. When submitting your abstract, check the box to be considered for a Metabolomics Society Travel Award. Must attend the conference in person and present your work to receive the award payment.



Swiss Met Soc Travel Awards

The Swiss Metabolomics Society is providing (4) Travel Awards in the amount of 500 CHF each. These awards are dedicated to assisting attendees from a Swiss institution (organization). Must be a PhD student or post-doc (within 5 years of obtaining PhD) currenting studying or working at a Swiss institution.

You must submit an abstract for the Prague conference in the “Oral or Poster” category and check the box to be considered for a Metabolomics Society Travel Award before the March 13 deadline. Recipients are required to attend the conference in person and present their work to receive the award payment.



Student Photographer Awards
Calling Student Photographers!

Two (2) Student Photographers are needed to document the sessions and capture the atmosphere of the meeting. If you have experience with photography, and you would be interested in this opportunity, we welcome your application. Photographers must have their own equipment and supplies. The two selected photographers will each receive a $500 USD Travel Award.

To be considered please send an e-mail to info@metabolomicssociety.org that contains the following:

  • Name 
  • Student Status and School
  • Equipment – type of camera you would use
  • Availability – are you able to attend all 4 days of the event, Monday – Thursday?
  • Experience – brief summary of your photography experience, 1-2 sentences.

If selected, you will be able to coordinate with the other student photographer to create an even mix of photography time and session participation. Deadline to submit your interest is April 22.


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