We award travel grants to MSc, PhD students and early career researchers within five years of their BSc/MSc/PhD in ion channel-related research.

The Sophion travel grant can be applied for by anyone, who has performed research in the field of ion channel modulation and characterization, using one of Sophion’s platforms, and would like to present their data (poster and oral presentation) at any ion channel conference. Or if you would like to attend Sophion’s Ion Channel Modulation Symposium presenting any channel data (irrespective of recording technique).

The following requirements apply:

• A travel grant covers expenses for a stay abroad (travel cost and hotel)
• The applicant is enrolled or employed at a higher education institution
• A senior researcher at the applicant’s institution or their advisor must endorse the application

Application windows are open February 1 and September 1.

Sophion also awards research grants to post-graduate students and early-career researchers within five years of their BSc/MSc/PhD in electrophysiology, drug discovery and related research. ​

Researchers that use automated patch-clamp platforms for the characterization or modulation of ion channels are eligible to apply. We offer grants for post-graduate degrees or early career researchers and part of existing research projects placed with Sophion Bioscience, including projects connected to Sophion’s Technology Access Program.

The following requirements apply:

• A research grant covers lab expenses and accommodation for one to ten weeks in one of our Sophion labs in Copenhagen, Boston, Tokyo, or Shanghai
• The applicant is enrolled or employed at a higher education institution
• A senior researcher at the applicant’s institution or their advisor must endorse the application

Application windows are open February 1 and September 1.