International Phytobiomes Conference 2026: Applications for Early Career Awards are open
The International Phytobiomes Conference 2026 is offering several Early Career Awards to support the next generation of phytobiome researchers.
→ Register and Apply
Why Apply?
- Financial support: Awardees receive financial support to help offset the cost of attending the conference.
- Recognition: An Early Career Award is a meaningful credential – a peer-reviewed signal of research quality that stands out on a CV to employers, funders, and collaborators.
- Visibility and networking: Present your work to an international audience of academic and industry leaders in phytobiomes research, and connect with potential collaborators and mentors.
Who can apply?
Graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and scientists who received their Master’s degree or PhD between 2020 and 2026.
How to apply
Register for the conference and submit an abstract by 28 August 2026. On the abstract submission form, select “Yes” to the Early Career Award question and upload your resume.
Awards will be granted based on the quality of the submitted abstract. Awardees will be notified in October and recognized during the Conference.
→ Applications guidelines
Key deadlines
- 28 August – Abstracts for oral presentations, poster flash talks, and Early Career Awards
- 4 September – Early bird registration
- 16 October –Abstracts for posters