​A small contribution of around €150 (up to €200 in exceptional cases) to help cover one specific academic cost for early-career researchers working in under-resourced contexts.

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What it covers​

• conference registration

• travel costs (partial)

• open-access or publication fees

• language editing

• visa & administrative costs

• software or data access

• childcare costs during conference

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Who can apply
PhD students and postdocs up to five years after their PhD, based at under-resourced institutions or in low- and middle-income countries. Priority is given to applicants with greater financial need and limited access to institutional support.

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How it works
Applications are reviewed every four months. A small number of awards may be made per cycle, each up to €150 (up to €200 in exceptional cases). Not all applications can be supported. This is a small, personal initiative, not an institution or scholarship programme. 

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Accountability
Applicants may be asked to provide brief supporting evidence of need (e.g., conference acceptance or fee information). After the award is used, a short confirmation may also be requested (e.g., a receipt or note). This is not a condition of payment, but helps keep the fund transparent and accountable.

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Applications: OPEN

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For the initial launch, the first review will exceptionally take place on 31 May 2026. After this, reviews will follow a regular schedule on 30 April, 31 August, and 31 December each year.

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[Apply here →]

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