How much funding does ASPB Travel Award Grant provide?

ASPB Travel Award Grant provides US $575 in funding.

When is the deadline for ASPB Travel Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

ASPB Travel Award Grant

American Society of Plant Biologists

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

US $575

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, pre-tenure faculty, and professionals beginning their careers in plant science are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Geography

(Applicants may reside outside the U.S.)

Other requirements

Applicants must be members of ASPB; however U.S. residency is not a requirement to apply.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Must be members of ASPB.

Overview

The ASPB Travel Award, offered by the American Society of Plant Biologists, supports early career scientists to attend the Plant Biology 2025 conference in Milwaukee, WI. The award aims to enhance attendance among underrepresented groups, fostering diversity and inclusion in plant science. Selection criteria include the quality of submissions and the potential impact on the applicant's career. Eligible applicants include undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and pre-tenure faculty who are ASPB members.

About The American Society of Plant Biologists
ASPB is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences. It publishes two world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other activities that are key to the advancement of the science.
ASPB Travel Awards
ASPB is competitively awarding a limited number of travel awards to attend Plant Biology 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Milwaukee, WI from July 26-30, 2025. The travel award program aims to increase attendance of early career scientists at the annual meeting by providing funds for those in financial need. Broadening participation of underrepresented groups to increase diversity and inclusion among Plant Biology attendees is a primary goal.
Travel award selection criteria will be based (in this order) on:

the science and the quality of the abstract
the statement about how attending the meeting will have an impact on the applicant's career
the strength of the two letters of recommendation (see above for letter instructions to undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and professionals)
diversity

Eligibility

Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, pre-tenure faculty, and professionals beginning their careers in plant science are also strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be members of ASPB; however U.S. residency is not a requirement to apply.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be members of ASPB. (Applicants may reside outside the U.S.)