The German Crystallographic Society (DGK) issues travel grants for young scientists with student status participating in the International School of Crystallography (ISC) in Erice, Italy, taking place from 30th May to 7th of June 2025. Up to 2 grants of 400 € each will be given to graduate or postgraduate students of a field related to crystallography at a recognized university or scientific institution.
Please send your application (electronic form, German or English) not later than December 31th, 2024 to the chair of the DGK, Prof. Dr. Ute Kolb (E-Mail: kolb@uni-mainz.de). Please also note that the registration deadline for the ISC itself is 30th November 2025!
Your application should include:
• a cover letter with motivation (one page maximum)
• a short curriculum vitae (CV)
• a proof of student status
• a supporting statement (letter) of a professor or a senior scientist at a university or a public research institution
• a receipt of application to the 60th or 61th course of ISC 2025
Grants will be issued subject to the quality of application and the available funds. A membership in the DGK is not a requirement.
Applicants will be informed, whether or not they have been granted a stipendium until January 31th, 2025. Payout of the stipendium occurs only under the condition that the recipient actually participates in the ICS 2025 on-site. It is expected that the grantees submit a report for publication in the organs of the DGK.
Information regarding the International School of Crystallography Erice 2025 and the 60th course – electron crystallography and 61th course – quantum crystallography can be found at https://crystalerice.org/2025/ .
Best wishes and regards
Prof. Dr. Ute Kolb, Chair of the DGK