TT2026

ISTT Travel & Presentation Awards

 

ISTT Travel & Presentation Awards — Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers

The International Society for Transgenic Technologies (ISTT) is proud to invest in the future by offering a range of competitive awards designed to recognize and support outstanding trainees and technicians. These awards provide financial assistance, professional recognition, and valuable opportunities to showcase cutting-edge research at the upcoming TT meeting in Leiden.

Travel Awards (up to 3 available)

Travel Award recipients will be selected from abstracts submitted by ISTT technician/trainee members only.

Award includes:

  • $1,500 contribution toward meeting expenses (payment will be made immediately after the conference)
  • Formal notification sent to the recipient and their supervisor or institutional representative
  • Official certificate of award

Oral Presentation Award (1 Available)

This award honours an outstanding oral presentation delivered by a trainee or technician during the meeting.

Award includes:

  • $500 cash prize
  • Certificate of recognition

Poster Awards (5 Available)

Poster Awards recognize excellence in research presented by trainee or technician first authors.

Award includes:

  • $250 cash prize
  • Certificate of recognition

Eligibility Criteria

For Travel Awards, applicants must:

  • Be a current ISTT technician/trainee member
  • Not have received a travel award within the past 5 years
  • Be willing and able to deliver an oral presentation based on their submitted abstract at the associated TT meeting

For Oral and Poster Awards, applicants must:

  • Be a current ISTT technician/trainee member
  • Not have received an award for the same research at the previous meeting

These awards reflect ISTT’s commitment to fostering emerging talent and advancing excellence in research. We encourage all eligible trainees and technicians to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to gain recognition, share their work, and connect with leaders in the field.

How to Apply for a Travel Award

  1. Review the abstract submission guidelines and Submit your abstract here.
  2. Email Lauryl Nutter (lauryl.nutter@sickkids.ca) to request an application pack.
  3. Timeline for decision Awards will be announced by 22nd of June 2026.