Fellowship
ACTIP Fellowship Award
Through the Fellowship award ACTIP opens up its industrial scientific meetings to talented early career scientists working on a research project in biomanufacturing or related activity of industrial interest (i.e. bioprocesses, expression systems, cell lines, gene & cell therapies, assays, bioinformatics).
The award offers (MSc/PhD level) scientists the opportunity to present their research to the ACTIP community. Over the years this has proven to be an excellent way to interact with industry experts and expand professional networks on a European scale.
Every year ACTIP publishes a call for ACTIP fellowship award applications on its website. Received applications are evaluated and scored by ACTIP members based on their scientific quality, impact, novelty and value to the animal cell industrial community.
Call for ACTIP Fellowship Award applications 2026 (closed)
ACTIP invites talented early career scientists working on a research project in biomanufacturing or related activity (e.g., bioprocesses, expression systems, cell line development, gene and cell therapies, bioassays, bioinformatics) to apply for the ACTIP fellowship award 2026.
The prestigious award offers a unique opportunity to present your research at a two-day ACTIP scientific meeting, where you will engage with leading cell technology experts and expand your professional network on a European scale. Below, you can read testimonials from previous award winners about their experiences.
Eligible candidates for this award opportunity must be under the age of 36, possess an academic degree in a field relevant to biomanufacturing, and be located in Europe. For more details about the application criteria, instructions, and timelines, please read this information flyer.
The Fellowship Award application form (Word file) can be downloaded via this link.
Submit your completed application form and CV between 15 January and 31 March 2026 (23:59 CET) to:
Dr. Erwin van Vliet, ACTIP Executive Secretary, E-mail: exec.secr@actip.org
You will receive a confirmation upon submission.
The 2026 call for applications has been closed. A new call will be published in January 2027.
AWARD
The fellowship award includes all costs paid to attend and present your research at a two-day ACTIP scientific meeting.
Fellowship award ceremony at ACTIP meeting Biberach an der Riss, Germany, 24-26 September 2025
Fellowship award ceremony at ACTIP meeting Lausanne, Switzerland, 2-4 April 2025.
Fellowship award ceremony at ACTIP meeting Marburg, Germany, 6-8 November 2024.
“Participating in the ACTIP meeting was a great experience. Meeting and talking with a variety of industry professionals was really valuable. I learned a lot about the latest trends innovations, and needs, which gave me new ideas and a broader perspective. The chance to share knowledge and network with experts not only helped me understand more but also motivated me to use what I learned in my own work.”
Julian Schmitz (ACTIP Fellow 2024)
“The ACTIP meeting in Madrid offered a unique opportunity to learn, meet and connect with industry and academic experts on a scientific and personal level. It was an unforgettable experience and I can highly recommend the ACTIP Fellowship to early career scientists working in the animal cell technology field.”
Jort Altenburg (ACTIP Fellow 2022)
“The ACTIP meeting was a source of inspiration to stimulate communication with key players in the cell technology field given its very engaging atmosphere. It was great to gain insights into both academic research and industry trends and was, without doubt, a significant opportunity to meet with a fantastic group of people that is truly dedicated to help supporting the development of next generation biotherapeutics.”
Marta Costa (ACTIP Fellow 2023)
“The ACTIP Fellowship opened up an excellent platform for me to connect with leaders of various European biotech companies. In addition, I gained impressive insights into the current questions and problems of the companies, which will definitely help me in my personal development.”
Nikolas Zeh (ACTIP Fellow 2019)
Michael Sokolov (ACTIP Fellow 2018)
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