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ESA IPSEN International Travel Grants
ESA Asia/Oceania Travel Support Scheme
ESA Australian Women in Endocrinology (AWE) Travel Awards
ESA Travel Grants to attend the ASM
ESA IPSEN International Travel Grant Award
Closing date: 14 October 2022
Conditions of Award
The purpose of this award is to support younger members of ESA to travel to international meetings to present an abstract, and visit laboratories and/or clinics, to further their training and knowledge in endocrinology.
Three awards of $3500 each will be granted to assist with the costs of international travel to attend an International destination.
All travel for the ESA/Ipsen travel grant awards must take place within 12 months after the submission deadline of the award.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- Have been a financial member of ESA for the past 12 months.
- Possess a higher degree (MD or PhD) and be within 5 years full time equivalence of the award of that degree (recognising career disruption) OR be currently enrolled in a research higher degree program.
- Be presenting at a recognised meeting of a learned society or organisation within the general field of endocrinology
- Not be a previous recipient of this award.
Preference will be given to applicants who are active members of the society as evidenced by attendance and presentation at Annual Scientific/Clinical Meetings and other activities of the Society.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. The application must include:
- A copy of the abstract to be presented at the meeting. If not yet available, include a brief summary of the research to be presented instead. A copy of the accepted abstract will be required before transfer of the award funding.
- A cover letter, outlining the proposed itinerary and intended benefits of travel.
- Details of the meeting where research will be presented.
- A short CV (max 4 pages) - highlighting degrees, awards, published works, ESA meetings attended (including list of poster or oral presentations, indicating if a previous finalist for the ESA Novartis or ESA Bryan Hudson Young Investigator Awards.
- A letter of support from supervisor
- Copy of academic transcript detailing date of PhD or MD completion or proof of enrolment
- Career disruption (if relevant)
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by ESA Council.
Presentation
The recipient must acknowledge the financial support of the Endocrine Society of Australia when presenting their work.
Apply Online
Submit your IPSEN travel award application here
Past Winners

- 2019 - Sunita De Sousa, Hanh Nguyen, Jun Yang
- 2018 - Jasna Aleksova, Matti Gild, Emily Meyer
- 2017 - Dilys Leung, Sabashini Ramchand, Soulmaz Shorakae
- 2016 - Aneta Stefanidis, Rajini Sreenivasanl, Alexander Rodriguez
- 2015 - Sally Abell, Sybil McAuley, Jaesung Peter Choi, Keely McNamara
- 2014 - Malgorzata Brzozowska, Kelly Walton, Suresh Kumar
- 2013 - Christian Girgis, Jenna Haverfield, Steven Yau
- 2012 - Christopher Yates, Dana Briggs, Shyuan Ngo, Sarah To
- 2011 - Stacey Jamieson. Kristy Brown, Kevin Knower
- 2010 - Wee-Ching Kong, Frederik Steyn and Ann McCormack
- 2009 - Michelle Van Sinderen, Jyotsna Pippal and Ulla Simnainen
- 2008 - Elif Ekinci, Andrew Siebel and Jenny Chow
- 2007 - Lisa-Marie Atkin, Elspeth Gold and Michael Stark
- 2006 - Kevin Pfleger and Erosha Premaratne
- 2005 - Stuart Ellem and Jayne Sierens
- 2004 - Gordon Howarth, Sophie Chan and Vincenzo Russo
- 2003 - Emma Ball and Peter Mark
ESA Asia/Oceania Travel Support Scheme
Application deadline: 19 August 2022
Conditions of award
The purpose of this award is to support researchers from countries in the Asia-Oceania region to travel and present an abstract at The ESA Annual Scientific Meeting, to further their training and knowledge in Endocrinology.
A maximum of five (5) awards of AUD$1000 each will be granted to assist with the costs of international travel to the location of the ESA annual scientific meeting.
Conference registration and a ticket to attend the conference dinner will be complimentary for successful applicants.
Travel to the Annual Scientific Meeting must take place in the year of application.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be from an Asia-Oceania member country http://www.isendo.org/oaa.html. Special consideration may be given to applicants from other countries in the Asia-Oceanic region. Requests should be made by email to the ESA secretariat prior to the application deadline. Secretariat: ijohnson@endocrinesociety.org.au.
- Submit an abstract to the ESA Annual Scientific Meeting, and must present their abstract if successful.
- Be within seven (7) years of the award of either a research higher degree (MD or PhD or equivalent) OR a specialist clinical qualification in endocrinology. Special consideration will be given to those with career disruptions.
- Be financial overseas members of ESA prior to travel.
- Not be a previous winner of this award.
Preference will be given to applicants who are active members of the society as evidenced by attendance and presentation at Annual Scientific/Clinical Meetings and other activities of the Society.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
- A copy of the abstract to be presented at the ESA annual scientific meeting. A copy of the abstract acceptance will need to be provided before the funds can be transferred.
- A covering letter outlining the proposed itinerary and what benefits the applicant intends to obtain from the travel.
- A letter of support from their Head of Department.
- A brief CV (max 2 pages) highlighting degrees, awards and published works.
- Career disruption (if relevant).
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by ESA Council. The assessment committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their abstract, supporting letter and CV.
Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the conference dinner at the Annual Scientific Meeting. The awardee will receive free registration to the meeting and a complimnetary dinner ticket.
Apply online
Submit your application to the ESA Asia/Oceania travel support scheme online
Past winners
- 2019 - Anuradha Jayasuriya, Smitha Rao, Udai Wijentunga
- 2018 - Jinbo Hu, Udai Wijetunga
ESA Australian Women in Endocrinology (AWE) Travel Awards
Applications open: 29 April 2022
Application deadline: 9 May 2022
Conditions of award
The purpose of this award is to provide financial support to younger women involved in Endocrine-related training and/or research to present their work at the USA ENDO Meeting. 11-14 June 2022 https://endo2022.endocrine.org/
The value of the award is up to $1000.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- Be the presenting author on an abstract accepted for presentation at the Endocrine Society meeting (USA).
- Be a financial member of ESA and a current registered member of the Australasian Branch of Women in Endocrinology^.
- Be a Postdoctoral Trainee (within 5 years of PhD completion; recognising career disruption) OR be a PhD student at an Australian or New Zealand institution. Preference will be given to Postdoctoral trainees within 3 years of PhD completion and PhD students in their 3rd or 4th year of training.
- Attend the AWE awards ceremony at the Welcome Function of the ESA annual scientific meeting.
Preference will be given to those also presenting their work at the ESA annual scientific meeting.
Successful applicants are expected to attend the Annual WE Dinner held during the ENDO conference. Note: AWE will reimburse the cost of the WE dinner ticket at ENDO. AWE Travel Award recipients are invited guests of AWE at the AWE Reception.
^ Registration form available here. There is no membership fee for the Australasian Branch of Women in Endocrinology (AWE), however, you must be a financial Member of the Endocrine Society of Australia or the New Zealand Society for Endocrinology.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
- A copy of the abstract to be presented at the meeting.
- A cover letter, outlining the proposed itinerary and intended benefits of travel.
- A short CV (max 1 page) - highlighting published works
- A letter of support from PhD supervisor or Postdoctoral Advisor discussing the merits of the applicant, the need for financial support and outlining what other travel funds are available.
- Budget justification
- Career disruption (if relevant)
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Further information, contact the AWE Chair: Dr Belinda Henry
Email: belinda.henry@monash.edu
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by AWE Chair.
Applicants will be assessed on abstract and track record.
Presentation
The recipient must acknowledge the financial support of the Australasian AWE when presenting their work.
Apply Online
Submit your AWE Travel award application here
Past Winners 

AWE Travel award
- 2020 - Jun Yang, Ebtihal Mustafa
- 2019 - Sunita de Sousa, Eleanor Thong
AWE Beckman Coulter Travel Award
- 2011 - Jun Yang
- 2010 - Sarah To
AWE NovoNordisk New Investigator Travel Award
- 2012 - Lili Huang, Kara Britt
- 2011 - Shirin Hussain
- 2010 - Liza Phillips
- 2009 Kavitha Iyer, Vita Birzniece
- 2008 Kathryn Backholer
- 2007 Dr Ashwini Chand
- 2006 Dr Nichola Thompson
- 2005 Ms Agnes Kovacic
- 2004 Ms Rachel Hill
- 2003 Dr Carolyn Allan
- 2002 Ms Kylie Hewitt
- 2001 Dr Elizabeth Nye
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Abbott Medisense AWE Travel Award 2007 - Samantha Hutchison 2006 - Lisa Atkin 2005 - Elspeth Gold 2004 - Natasha Lloyd
DSL AWE Travel Award 2009 - Kesha Rana, Stacey Jamieson 2008 - Johanna Barclay, Ulla Simanainen 2007 - Sue Mei Lau 2006 - Rebecca Robker 2005 - Teresa Hickey 2004 - Renea Jarred 2003 - Nicola Solomon 2002 - Aylin Hanyaloglu 2001 - Karen Kroger
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ESA Travel Grants to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting
Applications Close: 19 August 2022
Conditions of award
The purpose of these awards are to provide financial support to members to present their work at the ESA annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- Have been a financial member of ESA for the past 12 months.
- Be presenting an abstract at the ASM.
The categories of applicant in order of decreasing priority for consideration are:
- Full-time student (postgraduate)
- Research Assistant / Research Officer (NHMRC scale)
The supervisor may be contacted by ESA to certify the category and advise whether any other specific support is available from the institution, i.e. travelling scholarship/grant.
Generally ineligible for a travel grant are:
- Members in higher positions than Research Officer
- Members who are physicians or PhDs more than 7 years post-doctorate
- Members resident in a country other than Australia.
Application
Applications are to be submitted online. These must include:
- A copy of the abstract submitted for presentation at the ASM.
- A brief CV (max 2 pages) highlighting degrees, awards and published works.
All documents to be uploaded in word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format.
Selection
Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee selected by ESA Council or their delegates. The assessment committee has a duty to apply the criteria equitably to all applicants.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their abstract and CV.
Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Apply online
Submit your ASM Travel award application here