PRIZES
Best Poster Award
The WCCB2026 will support two (2) best posters awards. This competition is open to all undergraduates, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. The award will consist of a prize of €200 along with the opportunity to present their work through a short talk. The selection will be based on the quality of science as judged by the International Scientific Committee.
Eligibility
- The competition is open to undergraduate students, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows.
- Applicants must be the presenting author of an accepted poster.
Award
- Prize: €200 per award winner
- Additional opportunity to present the awarded work as a short oral communication during the congress
Selection
- The selection will be made by the International Scientific Committee on the basis of scientific quality, clarity of presentation, and significance of results.
How to Apply
Indicate your wish to enter the Best Poster Award competition at the time of abstract submission. No additional documents are required.
Best Paper Award
A dedicated prize will be awarded for the Best Paper submitted to the congress. Open to PhD students, post-docs, and early-career researchers (e.g., within 7 years of PhD). The article must have been published within the last 3 years.
How to Apply
Please send a brief description of the paper (max 200 words) along with the full PDF of the manuscript to:
Subject line: WCCB 2026 Best Paper Submission — [Author Surname]
“Gianni Galliano” Special Prize for the Best Oral Presentation
To promote the activities of young researchers (undergraduates, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows) an award consisting of €500 will be given to the best oral presentation. The selection will be based on the quality of science as judged by the International Scientific Committee.
In memory of Gianni Galliano, a man of humanity, vision, and profound sensitivity, whose example continues to inspire those who dedicate their lives to follow their dreams.
A person who supported talent, merit, and determination of those who, despite sacrifices and distance, pursued their ideals and their future with dedication.
This award is established so that his memory may live on through talent, merit, and the future of science.
Invitation for Paper Submission
Selected and Short talks will be invited for publication as a full-length manuscript in special issue in Peptides (ISSN: 1873-5169).
TRAVEL GRANT
Open to PhD students, post-docs, and early-career researchers (e.g., within 7 years of PhD), applicants are required to provide: updated CV (max 1-2 pages), 2 of the most represented publications within 5 years, recommendation/support letter from a supervisor. Travel grants (2) cover registration fee and two nights accommodation. Winners will be reimbursed after attending the congress, upon submitting all receipts to the congress secretariat.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows
- Applicants must have a submitted and accepted abstract
How to apply
For further information and to apply for a travel grant, please contact the congress secretariat at: awards@wccb2026.it