Scholarship programme of the GDCh Division of Macromolecular Chemistry

The Division of Macromolecular Chemistry of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) supports the participation of early-career researchers in national and international Conferences, seminars or workshops by awarding travel grants. General conditions:

• Target group: Students and doctoral researchers
• Requirement: active participation in the event, i.e. presentation of a talk or poster
• Funding amounts: individual decision (approx. EUR 250 for events in Europe)
• Funding for a maximum of two people per university working group and per year ("first come, first served").
• All events must have a clear connection with macromolecular chemistry and the applicant's own research work.
• Approval depends on the Division's financial position. There is no entitlement to funding.

Participation in selected events (e.g. the MAKRO Division conference) is particularly supported by the Division of Macromolecular Chemistry through the awarding of individually advertised grants.

Applications for scholarships to attend the GDCh Makro 2026 Conference could be submitted until 20 July 2026 and are no longer being accepted by the Division. If required, please refer to the general GDCh Conference Scholarship Programme.

The Division of Macromolecular Chemistry awards a limited number of grants for events of your choice. These grants can be applied for by email to Dr. Lisa Pecher (GDCh Office) with the subject line "Conference grant macromolecular chemistry" no later than three weeks before the event begins . The complete application comprises the following documents:

• completed application form,
• brief justification (max. 1 page), including an estimate of travel/accommodation costs and details of the participation fee,
• abstract of the conference contribution,
• confirmation of the acceptance of the conference contribution,
• proof of registration for the conference.