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Application and attendance information  

Thank you for your interest in attending New Phytologist next generation scientists 2022, due to be held in Tartu, Estonia from 19–22 July 2022.

This event is exclusively for early career researchers (including students and any researcher with up to five years’ experience since gaining/defending their PhD, excluding career breaks). 

SIgn up to our mailing list to hear about the 2023 New Phytologist next generation scientists symposium, date and location TBC. 

Online attendance 

We understand that it will not be feasible for some early career researchers to travel to Estonia. We will therefore be streaming next generation scientists on Zoom webinar to registered early career researchers.  - applications to attend online closed on Friday 15 July

 

Delegates will be invited to join the Hybrid Hub on Basecamp. The Hybrid Hub will allow online delegates to access the full programme, including links to join the live sessions, as well as the delegate list of both in-person and virtual participants, the virtual poster exhibition where they can upload their poster and view and comment on other delegates’ posters, and a place to submit a 2-minute flash talk. Online participation is free of charge.

Applicants to attend online should provide the following information: 

  • • 5-8 words that describe their research interests
    • A personal statement of 200 words addressing why you want to attend the New Phytologist next generation scientists symposium.
    • A curriculum vitae
    • Optional - A poster abstract

 

In person applications closed on 2 May

 

In-person attendance is free for successful candidates and will include all conference meals, evening social events, three nights' accommodation and a travel grant based on your location. 

 

All attendees are asked to present a poster, and from these poster submissions, additional speakers will be selected.  

 

To apply for a place please provide the following details: 

  • a poster abstract – following the poster abstract guidelines (saved as a Microsoft Word .docx document).

  • a personal statement of 200 words addressing why you want to attend the next generation scientists symposium.

  • a curriculum vitae, which should include your education details, including the date that you obtained your PhD, if applicable, publication history, presentations given, and awards. Please detail any career breaks if relevant (saved as a PDF).

  • a letter of recommendation/reference (up to 500 words) from a scientist who has agreed to support your application, usually your group leader or someone who knows your work well. If you are not able to include this now, it must be emailed to np-symposia@lancaster.ac.uk by 5 May 2022 (saved as a PDF).

All applicants should read and understand the attendance and application terms and conditions, including the New Phytologist Foundation code of conduct, and Covid-19 safety protocols.

 

 

Travel grants  

Delegates selected to attend New Phytologist next generation scientists will receive a travel grant to support their attendance. The travel grant will be paid directly by bank transfer after the event to the delegate's nominated account.   

 

Travel grants are based on your location.   

  • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – €50

  • Other Europe – €150

  • Rest of the world – €250

We appreciate that some delegates may have limited funding. The New Phytologist Foundation has limited additional funds for delegates where travel costs exceed the travel grants, and where additional funding sources are unavailable.  Requests for additional support should be made upon confirmation of your acceptance to attend the symposium.    

 

Meeting Accessibility  

The New Phytologist Foundation is committed to making this event accessible for all delegates attending.   

 

The meeting venue is wheelchair accessible, and the event catering will meet delegates' dietary requirements, including vegetarian options as standard. The hotel has rooms specially adapted to meet a variety of needs. Successful applicants will be asked about any accessibility needs they have when they confirm acceptance of their place.   

 

If you have any suggestions or comments about how we can improve our accessibility, inclusivity, equity or diversity, or have any questions in advance of your application please get in touch at np-symposia@lancaster.ac.uk, or directly with our Events and Promotions Manager, Christine Phillips.    

 

Conference Buddy programme 

The New Phytologist Foundation aims to make the next generation scientists meeting inclusive and supportive.   

To help achieve this we are setting up an optional Conference Buddy programme. This will involve linking delegates with shared interests. When registering please indicate if you would be interested in taking part. Following confirmation of your place at the event, we will be in touch to get a bit more information to match you up with a Buddy. You will be introduced online in advance of the meeting, in the hope that you will have made a connection with another delegate from day one of the event. During the event you will be encouraged to network and meet all the other delegates.