SSTMP

The SSTMP awards young scientists for outstanding achievements in research in parasitology, tropical medicine and global health. The award ceremony is usually held during the annual conference of the society. The value of the prize is CHF 2,000.

The annual meeting includes the annual scientific meeting and the annual general assembly of all members of the society. The annual meeting forms the integrating forum where the emphasis is put on the interdisciplinary aspects and the critical dialog from basic research to the clinics in parasitology, tropical medicine and global health.

With the travel award, SSTMP supports the attendance of scientific meetings by young scientists working at Swiss research institutions. Travel awards are limited to a maximum amount of CHF 1,000.

Medical doctors, veterinarians, parasitologists and other scientists with a university degree and an interest in the field of tropical medicine and parasitology are eligible as members of the SSTMP.

Members of the society receive the SSTMP newsletter with the latest information on the societiy’s activities, events and related news in the field of tropical medicine and parasitology.

The working groups help SSTMP in representing its interests, especially by preparing working documents and proposals providing the basis for further discussions. Moreover, the working groups bring together people from specialised sub-fields such as diagnostics, medical entomology or public health.

Every other month, the SSTMP holds an online seminar given by members of the SSTMP presenting their current research topics in parasitology, tropical medicine and global health. Click here for the current programme.

Through the Robin B. Gasser Award for early career academics, SSTMP provides funds up to CHF 4,500 towards travel, accommodation and subsistence for short term scientific exchanges (up to 1 year) with an Autstralian research group to young postgraduates from Swiss institutions.