Attention all graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, early career professionals and underrepresented minorities from around the world! The Next Generation Investigator Award is an excellent opportunity for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, or early career industrial scientists to meet, network and take part in exchanging knowledge with industry peers from across the world with waived registration.
CASSS is pleased to provide a limited number of Next Generation Investigator* (NGI) Travel Grants for PhD students, post-docs, and early career professionals for Mass Spec 2024. Selected award winners must give an oral or poster presentation at the symposium, (selected and decided by the Scientific Organizing Committee) or write a synopsis of Mass Spec that will be posted on the website for general information.
Why should you apply?
Award winners receive waived full-access registration, up to four (4) nights accommodation at the host hotel, and a $500 travel award. Please note that funds will not be released to the recipient until all obligations have been met (abstract presented or synopsis received and posted). Award recipients have an excellent opportunity to meet, network and participate in exchanging knowledge for mutual education with other members. Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply, including women and BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color).
How do you apply?
Click the link below to complete the application. Please be prepared to submit a letter requesting consideration for the grant, proof of studentship or post-doc status, and letter of recommendation from your supervisor, all in PDF form.
Application for a travel grant or selection as an awardee does not release you from the obligation to register for the symposium. If selected as an awardee, you are still required to register. Information on how to register will be sent with the outcome notification.
What are the requirements to apply?
Applicants must provide all required documents in a single PDF file while completing the submission. Please submit the following:
· Recommendation from your advisor and/or supervisor on organizational or institutional letterhead
· Proof of NGI* status
· Attestation of your selection by the Scientific Organizing Committee of your abstract for oral presentation in a plenary session or as part of the NGI segment (if selected).
· Attestation of your submission of an abstract for oral or poster presentation during Mass Spec
· Attestation of writing and submitting a written synopsis of your experience at Mass Spec (in lieu of presenting an oral abstract or poster)
*CASSS' definition of a Next Generation Investigator, which is defined as either of the following:
• Currently in full (or near full)-time study for a formal academic qualification (e.g. degree, PhD), or less than 4 years from the commencement of their first postdoctoral or industrial position
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, May 24, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the Symposium Manager, Carolyn Slade (cslade@casss.org).
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