MedVetPathogens 2025 has a number of Early Career Research Support Grants available from USDA.
To apply for this grant, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- you have registered for the conference and paid your registration fee
- you are a US citizen or reside in the US AND hold a US student/work visa
- you are an Early Career Scientist active in the field of microbiology who obtained their highest academic degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) less than five years prior to the application deadline date, or is currently a Masters or PhD student. Periods of maternity/paternity and long-term sick leave do not count towards this 5-year limit.
- you will be the presenting author of a presentation accepted into the meeting program (oral or poster)
Application process to request USDA grant support
- Register for MedVetPathogens 2025 conference and pay the appropriate registration fee
- Submit your abstract using the abstract submission form on this web site
- Download the USDA Student/Early Career Scientist application form by clicking HERE
- Obtain a letter of support from your mentor/supervisor or Head of Department
- Email your completed application form and a letter of support from mentor or head of department to the MedVetPathogens committee by the 3rd March 2025 (email address on application form)
Applications close 3rd March, 2025
Each applicant’s application/eligibility, letter of support and abstract will be reviewed by the MedVetPathogens 2025 committee. Successful applicants will be notified before 17th March, 2025.
