DVMC's ACVS Surgery Summit Education Grant
Funding Amount
Free conference registration, domestic airfare (economy coach), hotel accommodations, eligible meal and rideshare reimbursement
Deadline
June 1, 2026
19 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
DVMC's ACVS Surgery Summit Education Grant
Overview: The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), with funding provided by the ACVS Foundation, is partnering with the Developing Veterinary Medicine Careers (DVMC) to offer Resident Education Travel Grants to the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit.
Purpose: This grant supports both ACVS's strategic goal of improving residents' access to continuing education opportunities and DVMC's aim to increase representation from historically underrepresented communities in the veterinary profession.
Geographic Scope: United States
Award Details:
Conference Details:
Eligibility:
Status: Upcoming - applications will open May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: May 1 - June 1, 2026
Required Materials:
1. Personal Statement (maximum 500 words)
- Address the following prompt: "Explain your journey towards becoming a veterinary surgery resident. Focus on how attending the Surgery Summit aligns with your goals and how specific experiences and milestones have shaped your path. Discuss how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) have played a role in your career path and if you personally faced any challenges due to underrepresentation."
- Word limit: 500 words
2. Letter of Support (one page)
- Must be from a mentor or supervisor who is a board-certified ACVS Diplomate
Review Process:
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