ASPB’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee- Recognition Travel Award Grant

The ASPB’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee offers Recognition Travel Awards for students, postdocs, and faculty from underrepresented groups in the US scientific workforce. This award covers travel, accommodations, and registration for the Plant Biology 2025 meeting in Milwaukee, WI. By enhancing diversity among attendees, this initiative aims to provide opportunities for networking and professional development in a major society meeting. All eligible individuals are encouraged to apply to support inclusivity in science.

ASPB’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Recognition Travel Award
ASPB’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is offering a limited number of Recognition Travel Awards for students, postdocs, and faculty who are themselves members of groups minoritized in the US scientific workforce and/or who are directly supporting the education and professional development of students in such groups.
Recognition Travel Awards provide “full ride” fellowships to attend ASPB’s annual meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Milwaukee, WI, from July 26-30, 2025. The award typically includes coverage of travel to and accommodations in Milwaukee, WI, registration for Plant Biology 2025, a per diem allowance, and membership in ASPB through 2026. Applicants do not have to submit a research abstract to be considered for this award; however, successful applicants with pertinent research are strongly encouraged to present that research during Plant Biology 2026.
The goals of the program are to increase diversity among the annual meeting attendees and to provide access to the science and networking opportunities available at a major society meeting to those that might not otherwise have been able to attend. Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to apply, as are graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.

Eligibility

ASPB membership is not a requirement to apply.Student/Postdoc Requirements:
Be a member of a US federally designated underrepresented minority group;Attend a US high school or US accredited institution of higher education;Applicants must reside in the US (US permanent residency/citizenship not required);Submit a one-page statement identifying the potential benefits of attending Plant Biology 2023 to their planned research career and explaining whether or not they think that diversity is important in science, why or why not, and the ways that they will add to that diversityTwo letters of recommendation of support are required for students. The system will automatically send a request for a letter only once the applicant selects finalize on the application.Faculty Requirements:
Be a member of a US federally designated underrepresented minority group AND/OR;Be employed at a US minority serving institution;Applicants must reside in the US (US permanent residency/citizenship not required);Include a one-page statement identifying the potential benefits of attending Plant Biology 2023 to their research/teaching career and explaining whether they think that diversity is important in science, why or why not, and the ways that they plan to add to that diversityOne letter of recommendation of support is required for faculty.The system will automatically send a request for a letter only once the applicant selects finalize on the application.