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. WHO: Early career researchers - postgrad research students, postdocs and junior research fellows. Anyone not currently in a permanent faculty position or on a senior fellowship. ESEB membership is not a requirement but is encouraged. WHAT CAN BE FUNDED: Applicants can request up to euro 1400 each towards travel to a host lab and accommodation during their exchange. ESEB policy is that we should strive to keep environmental impact as low as possible. As part of this, airfares are only eligible expenses if the distance travelled is more than 500 km or the travel time with alternative transport options is more than 6 hours. Research costs, stipend, or wage are not fundable. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should fill out the WAME ECR Research Visit form available on the wame stn website (https://www.wamestn.com/research-exchanges) 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 26th May 2024 Awards announced first week of June 2024 All costs must be claimed before June 2025 Best regards, WAME organising comittee "Sarah Worsley (BIO - Staff)" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)