Braslau Family Travel Grant Fund Grant

Braslau Family Travel Grant Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: December 05, 2025

Summary

The Braslau Family Travel Grant supports degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the US to attend APS March or April Meetings. Established in 2016, it honors the Braslau brothers, both distinguished scientists. Grants, ranging from $500 to $1,000, prioritize applicants lacking financial support, particularly underrepresented minorities and women. Funds are disbursed post-meeting, contingent on required documentation. This initiative fosters professional and academic interactions crucial for emerging physicists.

Overview

The Braslau Family Travel Grant provides support for degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the US to attend an APS March or April Meeting. Established in 2016 by David Braslau, this grant honors his brothers Norman and Robert Braslau—both accomplished scientists with distinguished careers in physics and systems engineering. The Braslau Travel Grant helps students overcome financial barriers to benefit from the professional and academic interactions of a scientific meeting. Award Range Grant amounts are based on the availability of resources, with special consideration given to students who lack personal or institutional financial support. Awards typically range between $500 - $1,000. Funds will be distributed after the meeting upon receipt of required documents. More details will follow once awardees are notified.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the USPresenting research at an upcoming APS March or April Meeting