2026 Taiwan Society for Mechanobiology Travel Grant Guidelines for Participation in International Academic Conferences

2026-04-07 | Bulletin

2026 Taiwan Society for Mechanobiology Travel Grant Guidelines for Participation in International Academic Conferences

2026 Taiwan Society for Mechanobiology Travel Grant Guidelines for Participation in International Academic Conferences

I. Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must be university students, postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, or medical residents.
  2. Applicants must be valid members of the Taiwan Society for Mechanobiology (membership status will be verified based on the current paid membership).
  3. Applicants must be the first author of the submitted conference abstract.

II. Grant Amount and Quota:
Up to 3 recipients will be awarded. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a grant of NT$20,000. Awards will be publicly presented at the annual meeting.

III. Application Procedure:
Applicants must prepare the following materials as a single PDF file and email it to the Society’s official email address: [email protected] by July 31, 2026.

  1. Completed application form (see attachment).
  2. Applicant’s CV.
  3. The abstract of the conference paper to be presented. If available, include proof of submission. The research topic must be related to cellular mechanobiology.
  4. Information regarding the international academic conference to be attended.
  5. Manuscripts of submitted or published papers (optional).
  6. Any other supporting documents that may strengthen the application.

IV. Application Period:
From now until July 31, 2026, at 17:00 (email delivery time). The list of grant recipients will be notified by the Secretariat.

V. Additional Information:

  1. Award recipients must submit documentation verifying their participation in the international academic conference, including proof of being the first author presenting at the event, and must personally sign a receipt to receive the grant. These documents must be submitted by July 31 of the following year. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  2. Proof of participation includes abstract acceptance letters, poster files, registration confirmation, and other related materials (such as photos of the applicant presenting a poster or giving an oral presentation). The recipient must contact the Society Secretariat to complete the reimbursement process. Failure to provide the necessary documentation will result in disqualification.
  3. Grant recipients must acknowledge the support of the Taiwan Society for Mechanobiology (TSMB) on their posters or oral presentation slides.
  4. Recipients who fail to attend the conference before the grant deadline will be considered to have forfeited the grant.
  5. Matters not covered by these guidelines will be decided and announced by the Academic Committee of the Society.

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