Financial support available

Deadline for applications: July 12, 2026

Cell Press and the Elsevier Conferences team are excited to provide trainee scholarships for researchers early on their path to achieving their scientific goals. Essays will be judged by how well the trainee articulates their passion for the pursuit of science and demonstrates qualities such as growth, determination, resilience, strong work ethic, resourcefulness and innovation.

Apply here for one of 4 scholarships that provide complimentary registration to an upcoming Cell Press Symposia:

• 2 (two) awards to students currently enrolled in undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D., or M.D. program

• 2 (two) awards to Postdoctoral fellows with a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and who are engaged in a mentored research training program to aid with pursuit of their future career track. Postdoc candidates must be within 6 years of receiving their terminal degree

Trainees must have abstracts submitted by scholarship deadline, and the abstracts must eventually be accepted as either poster presentations or short talks.

Deadline for applications: July 10, 2026

We are excited to announce that Elsevier has provided funds to help supplement the costs related to childcare responsibilities for early-career researchers attending our 2026 Cell Press Symposia. We understand that, in both academia and industry, the years following the completion of a doctoral degree are critical for exposure, recognition, and networking in order to secure or maintain a position. For many scientists, these years also coincide with starting a family, making it difficult to achieve a work-life balance and embrace one’s career objectives. Up to $500 per award will be granted to students, postdocs, and/or young investigators (within your first 5 years). Delegates with accepted abstracts are eligible for this award (awarded on a first come first serve basis).

Please contact: Ludi Ding to receive an application form. (Please do not email credit card information under any circumstances)