🌟 Call for attendees to the CRISPRMED26 Satellite Meetings! 🌟
Dear GenE-HumDi Members,
The GenE-HumDi COST Action is pleased to announce a call for Travel Grants to support the participation of young researchers and industry professionals in the upcoming CRISPRMED26 Satellite Meeting “Access, IP Landscape and FTO“ in Copenhagen.
This call specifically targets those attending the coordinated panel sessions on EU Regulatory Requirements and Access, IP Landscape, and FTO, which will culminate in a high-level Panel Discussion participated by GenE-HumDi experts Meliha Negin and Leonardo Martin. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the world’s leading experts in gene editing law, patenting, and clinical regulation
🗺️ Access, IP Landscape and FTO
In Copenhagen, during the CRISPRMED26 Satellite Sessions on April 13th, we are deep diving into the legal hurdles of gene editing with global experts including Ulrich Storz, Franziska Bächler, Jacob S. Sherkow, Timo Minssen, Kevin E. Noonan, and Lorenz Mayr.
The GenE-HumDi Panel: The afternoon concludes with a cross-disciplinary panel discussion featuring Meliha Negin and Leonardo Martin, bridging the gap between scientific innovation, patent protection, and regulatory approval.
📚 Who can apply?
We are considering:
- Young Researchers: PhD students, Post-docs, Junior PI (40 years old or younger).
- Industry Members: Professionals from SMEs or the pharmaceutical sector related to Gene Editing Therapies (40 years old or younger).
- Applicants must be affiliated to GenE-HumDi COST Action to be able to submit the applications ( need access through : https://e-services.cost.eu/). Funding is open to all COST Action members, but active members a within the network are encouraged to apply.
💶What does the grant cover?
- Long-distance travel support to/from the venue*
- Daily allowance for the day of the Satellite meeting plus the corresponding part of the days required for travel*
*Long-distance travel expenses and daily allowance will be reimbursed according to the approved budget and will abide by current COST annotated rules.
📝 How to Apply:
Interested attendees must apply soon:
- Send an email to the Grant Holder Manager (raquel.soriano@juntadeandalucia.es)
Please, kindly provide information about the state of your application for the Satellite Meetings. - Include in the email a letter of interest, of about 1,000 words addressed to the Grant Awarding Coordinator. Please include:
- A contact e-mail address (if different from your COST contact).
- Your current position.
- Whether you are an active member in any GeneHumdi WG.
- List your contributions to GeneHumdi initiatives (meetings, white papers, peer-reviewed papers, etc, …)
- How attending will benefit their current position or future perspectives?
- How does your work/research/interest align with the satellite topic ” Access, IP Landscape and FTO“. PLease, mention your:
- Gene Editing Patent(s) developed: Provide the Patent Title(s) and descriptive keywords (ensure no confidential or unpublished information is disclosed)
- Patent Status: (e.g., Filed, Pending, or Granted).
- IP Experience: A brief summary of your previous experience with Intellectual Property or the patenting process.
📅 Deadline:
Applications will be considered from January 19th and
no later than February 28th!
This date is needed to allow the timely resolution and communication of grants on time for the participants to arrange their itineraries to/from the venue.
The budget is limited and active young members not previously selected for funded participation in GeneHumdi calls will be given priority. COST YRIs having and oral communication already accepted by the CRISPR MEDICINE 26 conference will be positively considered during the application evaluation.
The Grant Award Coordinator will ensure fair review of all applications and shortlisted applicants are expected to receive feedback by the second week of March.
📚 Call Documentation:
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with experts in the field!
For questions or to submit your application, contact the Grant Holder Manager at raquel.soriano@juntadeandalucia.es.
We look forward to your applications!
Best regards,
The GenE-HumDi Team
Granada, February 19th, 2026
