ILEE Travel grant - permanent call

A funding opportunity for ILEE members.

Terms & Conditions

Last update: 05.12.2023

With this funding programme, ILEE offers its members the opportunity to participate at a scientific congress or conference to present their work with a talk or poster. Also other stays abroad, e.g. visits to foreign laboratories or fieldwork can be financed at the condition that the candidate gives a presentation in front of a larger audience at the targeted research institution or collaboration partner (e.g. during a seminar). This presentation can be virtual of course and can take place at a later date. Further, a talk during a future ILEE Lunch seminar / at the ILEE Research Day is mandatory. PLEASE apply at least 2 weeks BEFORE your trip.

Budget allows the financing of about 4-8 grants per year, depending on the amounts demanded. To allow a maximum of possible grants:

The grant can cover 3 types of costs:

  • Registration fees
  • Travel expenses
  • Accommodation
  • NO meals
  • ONLY for the person who applies

Funding is limited to 500 € for trips within and 1.000 € outside Europe.

Eligibility
  • Be member of ILEE at the moment of the (congress) trip. (Members affiliated to ILEE at 50% will be granted 50% of the amount.)
  • Only one grant per researcher per year
  • In case you attend a conference: Be first author of an accepted oral or poster presentation (it is possible to apply before acceptance is confirmed)
  • The proposed presentation has to concern research conducted within ILEE, corresponding to its objectives
  • Requests will only be considered provided that other funding possibilities have been applied for or are not applicable (please provide an explanation)
Applications must include:
  • A completed application form (find it here - Please also send a .doc-version)
  • In case of a conference visit: The abstract of the oral/poster presentation
  • If applicable: The email/document proving that your abstract has been accepted (can be handed in later) OR the email from a contact person at the foreign research institution that your stay including a presentation is scheduled
  • Information on other funding possibilities (copy of the email, etc.)

Applicants are asked to mention their affiliation to ILEE on all communication media (abstract, address, poster, slides; get the logo here). A short description of your mission abroad including a photograph will be asked for the newsletter of ILEE. It is mandatory that the candidate will present his/her findings later during an ILEE Lunch Seminar or at the ILEE Research Day.

All applications need to be submitted to ilee@unamur.be at minimum two weeks BEFORE departure.

Find here the application form

 

Look for other funding options for your travel:

Appels en cours (search for "mobilité")

FNRS

Staff mobility @ UNamur

European funding possibilities

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