How much funding does ASM Minority Travel Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for ASM Minority Travel Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for ASM Minority Travel Award?

Eligible applicants: Be from an underrepresented minority (URM) group (e.g., racial and ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds). Geography: Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible.

How often is ASM Minority Travel Award offered?

ASM Minority Travel Award accepts applications on a rolling basis.

ASM Minority Travel Award

American Society for Microbiology

Foundation Grants for Minorities Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “ASM Minority Travel Awardees are required to serve as a mentor in the year-round [ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF) Program](https://asm.org/Fellowships/ASM-Future-Leaders-Mentorship-Fellowship) and attend the entire [ASM Microbe…”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Be from an underrepresented minority (URM) group (e.g., racial and ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds)

Geography

Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://asm.org/Travel-Award/ASM-Microbe-Minority-Travel-Award)._
Applicants must meet the following criteria when applying for the ASM MTA
Be a faculty member or postdoctoral scientist
Must have a 2025 ASM Microbe accepted abstract (abstract submission information required during application process)

Overview

ASM Minority Travel Award

The ASM Minority Travel Award (MTA) was established to increase participation of underrepresented minority groups at ASM conferences and programs. Open to faculty and postdoctoral scientists in the microbiological sciences from underrepresented minority groups.

ASM Minority Travel Awardees are required to serve as a mentor in the year-round ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF) Program and attend the entire ASM Microbe 2025, Thursday, June 19-Monday, June 23.

Award Package

Award package includes:

Complimentary registration to ASM Microbe 2025.
Up to $1,250 travel support to cover travel-related expense.\*

\*Travel funds will be provided in the form of a check or ACH, within 15 business days after the conclusion of ASM Microbe 2025.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Applicants must meet the following criteria when applying for the ASM MTA:
- Be a faculty member or postdoctoral scientist.
- Be from an underrepresented minority (URM) group (e.g., racial and ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds).
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible.
- Must have a 2025 ASM Microbe accepted abstract (abstract submission information required during application process).
- Be an ASM member (2025 membership year). A membership number is required during the application process. Please allow 24 hours for new memberships before applying.

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Please allow 24 hours for new memberships before applying._