Applications

Application and selection

How to apply

(a) Travel grant applications (Young scientists)

By the deadline of 31st January 2024:

1. Complete a 'Travel Grant Applicant' registration order through the registration/abstract submission portal on this event website by entering your details on the registration form and selecting the travel grant waiver option. You will receive an automated 'order received email' with a reminder on other steps.
2. There are two types of travel grants: FEBS Youth Travel Fund (YTF) and Youth TG-sponsored grants. The FEBS YTF are restricted to participants from FEBS areas (Travel grants). We recommend full consultation of eligibility criteria. The Youth TG-sponsored grants will be given with priority to young eligible scientists outside the FEBS areas.
3. During this process, upload a single file (accepted format: pdf) containing all supporting documents for your application, in this order:  
1. the name and address of your lab head/supervisor and letter of recommendation
2. a summary of your reasons for applying to the event and your research interests (max 300 words)
3. a concise CV (max 2 pages)
4. proof of status (PhD student or post-doc)
5. for applicants for FEBS YTF awards, your Constituent Society membership proof, age id. 
4. Submit your abstract via the 'My abstract' tab in the registration/abstract portal. Abstract submission is optional but recommended for selection to the course and networking at the event, and is mandatory for application for FEBS YTF and Youth TG-sponsored grants. More details in the Abstract section of the website.

Notification You will be notified of the outcome of your Travel grant application by 16th February 2024. More details will be included in your outcome notification. 

(b) Regular "early bird" young scientist registrations

From the 17 February 2024 and by the deadline of 01 March 2024 (extended to 22 March 2024):

1. Upload a single pdf file containing: 

1. the name and address of your lab head/supervisor and letter of recommendation or proof of status (PhD student or post-doc)
2. a summary of your reasons for applying to the event and your research interests (max 300 words)
3. a concise CV (max 2 pages)

2. Abstract is optional but recommended, depending on career stage. If applicable please submit your abstract via the 'My abstract' tab in the registration/abstract portal. More details in the Abstract section of the website.

(c) Regular "early bird" senior registrations 

From the 17 February 2024 and by the deadline of 01 March 2024 (extended to 22 March 2024):

Registration fees

Registration fees include access to the event sessions, name badge, certificate of attendance, book of abstracts, meals and refreshment breaks, social events (including a "winery" visit) and accommodation at The University Residential Centre of Bertinoro, as set out in the registration fee table. Travel costs are not covered. 

Meals/refreshments covered by the registration fees are breakfasts, lunches and refreshements at the venue, as well as the welcome buffet, all the dinners (in house dinner and two restaurant dinners).

Terms and Conditions

By registering for the event, participants (also referred to as 'you') are entering an agreement with the Course Organizer(s), and you are indicating acceptance to the terms and conditions set out below.

Registration Fee

The registration Fee for participants covers:

• Access to all scientific programme sessions
• Meals and refreshments as set out above
• Accommodation, as set out on the Venue/Accommodation page
• Name badge, printed materials and certificate of attendance
• Invitation to social events
• Two restaurant dinners and winery tour

Travel costs and extra nights of accommodation before or after the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course are not covered by the registration fee. All registration fees include VAT. 

Methods of Payment

Payments must be made by bank transfer; details will be included in your outcome notification email. 

Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source. Your Name, Surname and Order ID must be indicated on the transaction receipt of the bank transfer.

Following the payment, receipt of the transaction must be sent via email to info@transglutaminases2024.febsevents.org. Proof of payment must be received before the stated deadline. 

A confirmation notification will be sent to you when organizers receive the fund and confirm your registration in the system. If you do not receive confirmation within 5 business days after sending your proof of payment / receipt of transaction, please contact info@transglutaminases2024.febsevents.org. 

Registration cancellation & refund policy

All registration cancellation requests should be sent to info@transglutaminases2024.febsevents.org in writing. For cancellation requests received on or before 29th April 2024, the full payment, less bank charges, will be refunded; for cancellation requests received from 30th April 2024, the full amount will be charged and no refunds will be made. No cash refunds will be made for credit card payments in the case of cancellation.

Travel insurance

You should seek and follow the advice of your government before booking travel to the event and before travelling to the event. You are solely responsible for making your own appropriate travel and other insurance arrangements before booking travel. The Course Organizers and FEBS shall not be liable to you for any losses incurred.

Modification and cancellation of the event

The Course Organizers are intending to run the event as a physical meeting, but if they decide at any time that it is not possible to continue with a physical event due to pandemic or other such restrictions, the event may be postponed or held as an online meeting. The Course Organizers will give you as much advance notice as possible if such changes are necessary. If the meeting is converted to an online format, they will refund the accommodation element of the registration fee. The Course organizers reserve the right to modify the Course programme, whether physical or online, which is published as an indication only.

If postponement or a virtual event is not possible, and the event is cancelled, the Course Organizers will refund you the registration fee less bank charges. Organizers may cancel the event as a result of circumstances outside of their reasonable control, including (but not limited to) pandemic, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire or closure of airports. Where possible, they will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice of any such cancellation.

Neither FEBS nor the Course Organizers shall be held liable for any other costs or losses incurred.

Disclaimer

The Course organizers take all reasonable care in making arrangements, and shall in no event be liable for acts or omissions in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organized through contractors. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the general public.

In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by the Course Organizers or FEBS, these parties shall not be responsible for any bodily injury, illness, death or property damages (including theft) sustained by participants during the event.

In any event, neither the Course Organizers nor FEBS accept liability for damages or costs in the event of bodily injury, death, property damage, illness, disruption to travel plans and costs incurred as a result of events outside of their reasonable control, including (but not limited to) pandemic, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire or closure of airports.

Governing law

Any dispute resulting from the above terms and conditions will be subject to United Kingdom's law, and by accepting these terms you are submitting yourself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.