Basu Innovation Scholar Grant

Basu Innovation Scholar Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The Basu Innovation Scholar Grant offers travel support of up to $2,000 for early-career scientists and recent Ph.D. graduates to attend AGU's annual meeting. This initiative, funded by Sunanda Basu, aims to foster innovation in space physics and aeronomy by enabling recipients to network with established scientists and participate in significant events like the William B. Hanson Lecture. It is an excellent opportunity for those without an expansive professional network.

Overview

Expanding the Networks of Early Career Scientists and PhD Graduates The Basu Innovation Scholar Grant, provided through the generosity of Sunanda Basu, provides travel support to an an early-career scientist/recent Ph.D. graduate to attend AGU's annual meeting. Candidates must be making an impact in the area of space physics and aeronomy through innovative approaches to observation and interpretation. This grant is awarded as part of AGU's Annual Meeting and complements the William B. Hanson Lecture. By participating in the Annual Meeting, the Hanson Lecture presentation, and the SPA reception, recipients get the opportunity to network with the Hanson Lecturer and other established scientists in the AGU Community outside of their existing network. Recipients receive the following: Up to $2,000 in financial support to participate in AGU's annual meeting, either in-person or virtually. Reimbursable expenses for virtual participation include purchasing or renting technology, transportation or housing needed to access technology, dependent care costs, unpaid leave/lost wages, meeting registration, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must support work producing innovation in space science measurements and interpretationMust not already have access to an expansive network of colleagues in their fieldBe an early career scientist/recent PhD graduate