PETRA Award

Paul Eisenklam Travel Awards for Young Researchers (PETRA) in the form of scholarships are available to attend ICLASS and ILASS Europe conferences.

ILASS-Europe supports young researchers before their 30th birthday to attend ICLASS and ILASS-Europe conferences through the Paul Eisenklam Travel and Research Awards (PETRA). The award in the form of a bursary has a maximum amount to be announced specifically in the call, including travel expenses, accommodation, daily allowances and conference fees.

The number of PETRA-Awards and the maximum amount of each award will be decided by the ILASS-Europe Committee members at their annual ACM for the next year.

Who can apply for PETRA?

  1. People younger than 30 at the time of the conference.
  2. Graduate students/research assistants/postdocs at an European research facility at the time of the conference.

What criteria do you have to follow?

  1. Present an oral paper or a poster at the conference, describing the research effort to which you made a significant contribution.
  2. Clearly benefit from the availability of travel funds in order to attend the conference.

To be considered for funding under the PETRA Award, applicants must submit the following information:

  • An affirmation of willingness to present a paper or a poster on the conference.
  • The submitted and accepted abstract must be given.
  • A brief description of the research to be presented.
  • Explanation of the expected benefit from conference attendance.
  • A statement, why it is essential to receive the travel award to be able to join the conference including details of other awards, contributions, or subsidizing for travel and/or accommodation costs for the same conference.
  • A letter of endorsement of the research advisor must be included.

Consideration will be given to the general contribution of the work to the field of Atomization and Sprays, the applicant’s contribution to the research, financial need, and how the conference attendance will advance the applicant’s career.

Expenses will be reimbursed after the conference on the basis of original documents.

The applications need to be send to Dr.-Ing. Lydia Achelis, University of Bremen, Germany: achelis@iwt.uni-bremen.de