🌟 Calling All Young Innovators: Present Your Genome Editing Research Internationally!
GenE-HumDi nurtures visibility of Young Scientist and Innovators by supporting their presence in international forums.
Are you a young researcher or innovator under the age of 40? Do you have exciting findings in genome editing that you want to share with the global scientific community? GenE-HumDi is here to help you get there!
We are thrilled to announce the open call for the 2026 Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) Conference Grants. These grants are specifically designed to empower the next generation of scientists by providing financial support to attend and present at high-level international conferences.
What’s in it for you?
- Successful applicants can receive up to €2,000 in funding*. This grant acts as a contribution toward your:
- Travel expenses.
- Accommodation and meals (subsistence).
- Conference registration fees.
- Poster printing and other relevant costs.
*Proposals could be shortlisted based on evaluation scores to match funding constrains.
Is your research a match?
While we welcome all work related to genome editing, we are particularly interested in projects focusing on:
- Off-target prediction and specificity.
- Omics studies (transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
- Clinical translation and regulatory governance.
- Industry and patent challenges.
Important Dates to Remember
The GeneHumdi Grant Awarding committee will assess each proposal Application Period: This is an open call—you can apply at any time before August!
Conference Dates: Your chosen conference must take place between January 2026 and July 2026.
How to Apply
To be eligible, you must be under 40 and affiliated with a legal entity in a COST Member Country, NNC, or European RTD Organization. Applications should be submitted through the e-COST portal, ensuring your work aligns with the scientific goals of the Action.
Don’t miss this chance to boost your visibility and network with experts in your field!
Question and inquiries:
Please contact GeneHumdi:
- Chair:
- Dr. Karim Benabdellah karim.benabdel@genyo.es
- Co-Chair:
- Dr. Alessia Cavazza a.cavazza@ucl.ac.uk
- Grant Awarding Coordinator:
- Dr. Paula Rio paula.rio@ciemat.es
- Sci. Comm. Coordinator:
- Dr. Javier Molina javier.molina@genyo.es
- Grant Holder Manager:
- Ms Raquel Soriano raquel.soriano@juntadeandalucia.es
