Scholarship program of the GDCh Division of Macromolecular Chemistry

The Division of Macromolecular Chemistry of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) promotes the participation of young scientists in national and international Conferences, seminars, and workshops by awarding travel grants. General conditions:

 

• Target group: Undergraduate and graduate students
• Prerequisite: active participation in the event, i.e., presentation of a talk or poster.
• Funding amounts: Individual decision (approx. 250 euros for events in Europe)
• Funding is available for a maximum of two people per university working group per year ("first come, first served").
• All events have a clear connection to macromolecular chemistry and to the respective participants' own research.
• The grant is subject to the available funds of the Division. There is no legal entitlement to funding.

The Division of Macromolecular Chemistry is awarding a limited number of scholarships of up to €200 each to undergraduate and graduate students who give a lecture or present a poster at its own Division conference , GDCh MAKRO 2026. Applications for scholarships can be submitted by email to Maike Fries (GDCh Office) by July 20, 2026, using the subject line "Conference Scholarship MAKRO 2026". The complete application documents include the following:

 

• completed application form,
• Confirmation of acceptance of the conference contribution (available at the beginning of August, can be submitted later),
• Proof of registration for the Conference.

The Division of Macromolecular Chemistry awards a limited number of scholarships for freely selectable events. Applications for these scholarships can be submitted by email to Dr. Lisa Pecher (GDCh Office) with the reference "Conference Scholarship macromolecular chemistry" no later than three weeks before the start of the event. The complete application includes the following documents:

 

• completed application form,
• a short explanation (max. 1 page) including an estimate of travel/accommodation costs and the participation fee,
• Abstract of the conference paper,
• Confirmation of acceptance of the conference fee,
• Proof of registration for the Conference.