Plants Travel Award 2026 – Supporting Junior Scientists in Plant Science

  • Awards
  • Anywhere

Overview

The Plants Travel Award, launched in 2017, is presented annually to encourage junior scientists to share their latest research at international conferences in the field of plant science. The award helps increase visibility, foster collaboration, and strengthen the influence of early‑career researchers in global scientific communities.

Prize

  • CHF 800
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Number of Winners: 3

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students
  • Planning to attend an international plant science conference in 2027 (oral presentation or poster)

Application Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Winner Announcement: 31 December 2026

Past Winners

  • Ke Liu – University of Tasmania, Australia
  • Yuri Lee – National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), Italy
  • Antonella Di Francesco – University of Catania, Italy

Award Committee

  • Prof. Dilantha Fernando (Chairperson), University of Manitoba
  • Dr. András Viczián, Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre
  • Dr. Michelle Yoo, Clarkson University
  • Prof. Dr. John Hancock, Plants Journal

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Plants journal website for complete award details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.

To apply for this job please visit www.mdpi.com.