Chemistry Travel Award 2026
The SCNAT and the Swiss Chemical Society present the Chemistry Travel Award 2026: You can win a contribution of CHF 1000.- to actively present at an international conference.
Application criteria
Applicants must be doing their PhD at a Swiss institution at the time of the submission deadline (March 31, 2026)
- The conference must be related to chemistry (any domain of chemistry)
- Active participation (poster or talk)
- Conference must take place outside Switzerland
- Conference must last at least 3 days
- Conference must take place between May 15, 2026 and May 14, 2027
- Deadline for application is March 31, 2026 (23:59)
Submission requirements
- Conference abstract (max 2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae with list of publications (max 2 pages)
- Signed recommendation letter from PhD advisor
Winners must present the certificate of attendance within 60 days after the conference to receive the prize. Deadlines will be handled strictly.
Every year, we receive many e-mails asking the same questions. Therefore, we kindly ask you to please & read the FAQ before applying.

