RIDT Overseas Conferences Grants for PhD students
The Doctoral School is pleased to announce the eight call for applications for the travel grants which allow Ph.D. students to present their research overseas.
Registered UM Ph.D. students who have transferred their studies, are encouraged to submit their application through the dedicated , as from Friday 1 May until Sunday 31 May 2026. These competitive grants would cover expenses related to participation in conferences overseas and in which the students would be disseminating their findings through first-author papers or first-author posters.
The applications will be evaluated by a board made up of representatives of the Doctoral School and the RIDT and the Pro-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer.
Applicants will be informed within one month of the closing date of the call whether their application has been successful. The application must be approved prior to the student attending the conference.
Grants shall be paid as a reimbursement to cover 75% of eligible expenses incurred and the per diem allowance, up to a maximum of EUR 1,750.
¸£ÀûÔÚÏßÃâ·Ñ about the Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and General Conditions for Travel, can be found on the website. Please ensure to read this information properly before submitting your application.
Further help is available at the Doctoral School Offices, by email or through our page.
Attending the ICFM conference at the Westerdijk Institute was an enriching experience that deepened my understanding of fungal spoilage and food safety. Presenting my work on “Antifungal Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Maltese Sheep Milk and Cheese” opened doors to conversations about how microbial tools can help tackle one of food production’s most persistent threats: fungal spoilage. This conference wasn’t just about microbial threats — it was about connecting local knowledge with global food safety solutions. It reminded me how rooted, regional research can have universal impact when shared in the right community. This event reframed my perspective: fungi are not just challenges; they’re keys to transformation in food science.
Muhammad Ahmed Ihsan, PhD alumni, Faculty of Health Sciences, Awardee from the fifth call for the RIDT PhD Overseas Conferences Grants
