JOURNAL OF IIMER May 2026 Supporting Young Researchers at Young EMERG Vienna Workshop In addition to supporting Young EMERG committee members, Invest in ME Research offered a number of grants for young European researchers to attend the Young EMERG International ME Workshop in Vienna, enabling full engagement in the workshop at the Medical University of Vienna. The charity's ongoing efforts to promote and develop ME research capacity are part of almost two decades of commitment to collaborative research. Awardees shared their experiences for our supporters, highlighting the importance of advancing ME research. Feedback from Young EMERG Vienna Workshop 2025 "The Young EMERG workshop in Vienna was exceptionally well organised, with engaging and relevant content throughout. It was inspiring to see young researchers exploring diverse approaches to ME/CFS. The programme was enriched by activities and the chance to connect with fellow researchers. My expectations were high, yet the workshop exceeded them. I am deeply grateful to the UK charity Invest in ME Research for supporting my participation." Aline Zamoro Martinez MSc Nutrition and Health Wageningen University & Research "Participating in the Young EMERG Workshop in Vienna was an absolutely exceptional and deeply inspiring experience for me. From the very beginning, I felt that the workshops were prepared with great attention to every detail, both in terms of academic content and organization. Everything was executed at the highest level, which allowed me to fully focus on learning, exchanging experiences, and personal development. The atmosphere throughout the workshop was incredibly supportive, open, and motivating. I truly felt part of an engaged, ambitious, and kind community of young people who share a passion for learning and continuous self-improvement. The energy was very uplifting and gave me a great deal of motivation to move forward and keep developing. The lecturers made a particularly strong impression on me. Their expertise, experience, openness, and genuine commitment to working with participants were truly inspiring. The way they delivered the content was engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking. I often found myself reflecting deeply on the Invest in ME Research Page 16 of 35
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