Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS) Travel Awards -Dr. Herman Friedman Travel Award Grant

Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS) Travel Awards -Dr. Herman Friedman Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS) Travel Awards, specifically the Dr. Herman Friedman Travel Award, provide $1,500 to support eligible students, postdoctoral fellows, and technologists attending the 2024 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium. Selection is based on the scientific quality of submitted abstracts. This award honors Dr. Herman Friedman, a pioneer in microbiology and immunology, who significantly contributed to the field. Note that funds will be disbursed post-meeting upon confirmation of attendance.

Overview

Funding from these awards is meant only to defray costs for the meeting, meaning abstract submitters may need to obtain additional funding from other sources outside of ASM. Please also note that travel award funds will not be dispersed to awardees until after the meeting pending confirmation of awardee attendance. Dr. Herman Friedman Travel Award Herman Friedman, Ph.D., a microbiologist and immunologist, embarked on research into immunodeficiency caused by retroviruses in mice in the mid-1960s. Renowned for his expertise, he excelled as a scientific meeting planner and co-chaired the inaugural Clinical Virology Meeting, marking the inception of the Clinical Virology Symposium. Amount: $1,500 per Awardee Awards Available: 1

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Travel awardees are selected based on the scientific quality of the submitted abstracts.Be a student, postdoctoral fellow, or technologist who submitted an abstract for the 2024 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium. Be a current ASM member at the time of abstract submission through the 2024 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

A previous recipient of an ASM Clinical Virology Symposium travel award within the last 3 years.