ASCB COMPASS Outreach Grant
Funding Amount
$280 - $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
ASCB COMPASS Outreach Grant
Overview: The COMPASS (Committee for Postdocs and Students) Outreach Grant program provides funding opportunities for ASCB members to conduct science outreach and education initiatives in their communities.
- Funder: American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
- Committee: COMPASS (Committee for Postdocs and Students) Outreach Subcommittee
- Focus Areas: - K-12 science education and outreach - Community science engagement - Underrepresented populations in STEM - Science career awareness - Public understanding of science
Program Details
- Science seminars and talks (high school level)
- After-school science programs
- Science camps and workshops
- Laboratory experiences for students
- Community science engagement
- Outreach to underserved/underrepresented groups
- Prison education programs
- First-generation college student programs (e.g., Upward Bound)
Eligible Activities
- Applicants: ASCB members (postdocs and students particularly encouraged)
- Geographic Scope: International
- Institution Type: Academic institutions, nonprofits, community organizations
Eligibility
- Range: $280 - $1,000 per grant
- Historical average: Around $280-$1,000
Award Amounts
- Frequency: Three times per year (quarterly basis)
- Recent Cycle Deadlines (historical): April 15, May 31, July 15, August 16
- Note: Specific 2026 deadlines not provided in source material
Application Cycles
- Organization: American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
- Address: 6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 750, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
- Website: ascb.org
- Chair/Contact: Bruno da Rocha-Azevedo (former chair, COMPASS outreach subcommittee)
Contact Information
- Described as "a great way to show non-scientists with different levels of science education what scientists do"
- Helps build public advocacy for basic science research
- Inspires future cell biologists through outreach to children
- High-quality applications received each cycle
- Funded projects reach diverse communities across multiple regions
Program Success
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Check Application Cycles: Monitor ASCB website for current deadlines (three cycles per year)
2. Prepare Proposal: Develop outreach project proposal including:
- Project description and goals
- Target audience and community impact
- Detailed budget
- Timeline
- Expected outcomes
3. Submit Application: Submit through ASCB online portal during designated application window
4. Review: COMPASS outreach subcommittee reviews and awards grants
- Project proposal/narrative
- Budget and justification
- Organizational information
- Applicant information (ASCB member status)
Required Materials
- Focus on measurable community impact
- Highlight how project promotes science understanding
- Include target audience demographics
- Describe plans for reaching underrepresented populations
- Provide realistic budget estimates
Application Tips
- Decisions made by COMPASS outreach subcommittee
- Funded projects may be featured in ASCB communications
Award Notification
- Encourages all ASCB members to apply
- Particularly welcomes postdoc and student-led initiatives
- High-quality applications regularly funded across diverse project types
Notes
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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