COST ACTION NEUTRO NARPS: From Bench to Bedside
1^st YOUNG RESEARCHERS WORKSHOP/MEETING & 2^nd WORKING GROUPS MEETING
joint with
THE 34th LOCAL LIAISON PHYSICIAN MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN BRANCH OF THE
 SEVERE CHRONIC NEUTROPENIA INTERNATIONAL REGISTRY (SCNIR)

03-05 September, 2026, Krakow, Poland

Venue: Audytorium Maximum, Jagiellonian University, Krupnicza 33, Kraków, Poland

The 1st Young Researchers Workshop/Meeting & 2nd Working Groups Meeting is organized by the COST Action CA24124 “Network for the Advancement of Neutropenia Research and Patient Support (Neutro-NARPS)” as an in-person event, hosted by Prof Joanna Cichy and the Department of Immunology at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.

This event aims at bridging basic science and clinical practice by creating a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and the development of innovative approaches. It strengthens interdisciplinary cooperation, supports young and early-career reaserachers, fosters collaboration across new and  established research teams and enhances patient advocacy and awareness.

Any Working Group member and researcher can apply, however, a limited number of participants will be accepted, with younger researchers strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to submit an abstract of their recent research on neutropenias. A seat will be reserved to NEUTRO-NARPS holders of leadership positions, invited speakers/ chairs/tutors.

The participants will also have the opportunity to attend the 34^th Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry – Local Liaison Physicians Meeting that is taking place as a joint meeting in the same venue of Audytorium Maximum, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland

Deadline for applications: May 22^th 2026

Application Process:

1. 1. Applicants must submit their application online via the following link: https://neutro-narps.eu/1st-young-researchers-2nd-wg-meetings-pre-registration/ before the deadline of 22th May 2026.

   2. The application should consist of:

• • • A brief C.V.
    • A motivation letter stating the relevance to your research and the value to participate in the meeting.
    • A letter of support from your PI/senior Researcher/Clinician from your home Institution (for non-Faculty members).

1. 3. The applicants are also encouraged to submit an abstract of up to 500 words text (Advise Abstract submission Guidelines). Selected abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations during the meeting. Submission of an abstract will be considered an advantage during the selection process of the applicants.
   4. The applicants will be formally notified of the outcome of their application on May 29^th 2026 at the latest.

Important Notes:

1. 1. The selected applicants will be sent a formal COST invitation to the email they have provided and instructions for reimbursement rules for the expenses regarding the whole travel.
   2. The selected participants will be reimbursed from the COST Action NEUTRO-NARPS for travel costs and will get a fixed amount of daily allowance (for their accommodation, meals and any public local transport) as per COST rules
   3. Participants are advised to include cancellation insurance when making arrangement for travel and accommodation

Local Organizing Committee: Joanna Cichy, Joanna Skrzeczynska-Moncznik,Pawel Majewski, Ivan Sinkevich, Kacper Gajewski, Katarzyna Szmyd.