Dear all,
The ESEB Wild Animal Microbiome and Evolution (WAME) special topic network are pleased to announce the next round of funding for early career research exchanges. 
We invite applications from early career researchers working in the field of microbiome science who wish to visit a lab/group with complementary research interests. This can be to learn new methods, discuss future collaborations, grant or fellowship proposals, or just to go and present your work and hear about theirs!
WHO CAN APPLY
Early career researchers - postgrad research students, postdocs and junior research fellows. Applicants of any nationality and country of residence are welcome to apply. 
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED:
Up to €1400 towards travel and accommodation required for the research visit only. 
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should fill out the WAME ECR Research Visit form (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ah_pBYOls1VptLTUNEUli54hZbJo4bT/view?usp=sharing) and submit this in a single PDF file to stn.wame@gmail.com along with two short letters of support (one from current supervisor / line manager) and one from host research group. 
KEY DATES:
Deadline for applications Friday 19th June 2026
Awards announced at the end of June 2026
All costs must be claimed before end of May 2027
Best regards,
WAME organising committee

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