Glasgow Registration Support

ISMB Meeting at SynSci2026, Glasgow

The International Society of Mechanobiology Meeting will be held as part of SynSci2026 in Glasgow, UK, 12–16 July 2026.

The AuSMB Council is pleased to offer registration support for AuSMB members attending this meeting.

Support: Up to 2 registration fee waivers (~$1,000 AUD each, ~$2,000 total)
Eligibility: Current AuSMB members (student or ECR) who have had an oral or poster abstract accepted at the meeting
Reimbursement: Registration support is provided to support confirmed attendance at the meeting and will be reimbursed upon submission of proof of registration payment and confirmation of attendance

Applications are made via the online form below. Applicants will need to provide:

Confirmation of AuSMB membership
A single PDF containing:
- Proof of abstract acceptance (screenshot or email confirmation)
- CV (max 3 pages, relative to opportunity)
A motivation letter (150–200 words) outlining why you wish to attend, how the meeting aligns with your research or career goals, and how the award would support your development
A brief statement explaining how the remainder of your travel costs will be covered

Applications are evaluated by the AuSMB Council using the following rubric (each criterion scored 1–5).

Category	Criterion	1 (Low)	3 (Moderate)	5 (High)
Abstract
	Clarity and Tone	Lacks clarity and scientific tone	Moderately clear with a somewhat scientific tone	Highly clear with precise scientific tone
	Originality	Lacks originality and innovation	Shows some originality and creativity	Significantly original and innovative
	Presentation of Results	Results poorly presented, lack clarity	Presents results with moderate clarity	Highly detailed and precise presentation
	Writing Quality	Numerous mistakes, lacks clarity	Moderately well-written with minor mistakes	Excellently written, no mistakes, highly clear
Motivation Letter
	Clarity of Purpose	Purpose lacks clarity, poorly expressed	Provides a moderately clear purpose	Highly clear and precisely expressed purpose
	Relevance of Goals	Goals irrelevant, not related to award	Demonstrates moderate relevance of goals	Highly relevant goals closely aligned with award
	Demonstration of Need	Fails to demonstrate need for support	Moderately demonstrates need; some justification	Highly compelling demonstration of need and thorough justification
Curriculum Vitae
	Academic Achievements (relative to opportunity)	Lacks significant achievements or experience	Moderate achievements, could be more detailed	Highly detailed, relevant, and well-documented
	Presentation and Format	Poorly formatted, lacks professionalism	Moderately formatted with minor issues	Excellently formatted, professional appearance

Total score: out of 45 (9 criteria × 5 points each)