FGSA: Graduate Research Excellence Travel Award Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students who are members of APS and FGSA, and are presenting during the 2026 Global Physics Summit.
- We encourage graduate students of all stages to apply.
Other requirements
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
The FGSA: Graduate Research Excellence Travel Award, funded by the American Physical Society, supports graduate students presenting at the 2026 Global Physics Summit. This award recognizes students' achievements and potential in research, offering up to $500 for domestic and $1000 for international applicants. Eligibility extends to APS and FGSA members, encouraging participation from graduate students at all stages of their academic journey.
The FGSA Award for Excellence in Graduate Research recognizes graduate students who have made noteworthy progress in their academic careers. This includes both those who demonstrate great potential as well as those with considerable accomplishments in their field.
Award Allocation: Up to $500 (domestic students) or $1000 (international students).
Eligibility
Students who are members of APS and FGSA, and are presenting during the 2026 Global Physics Summit.We encourage graduate students of all stages to apply.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
What American Physical Society actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 37
- Total given
- $1.75M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $6,000–$223K
- By dollars: California 22%, Florida 13%, Maryland 12%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; College Park, MD.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 70% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Wested · Los Angeles, CA
Sub Awards
$223K
University of Maryland · College Park, MD
Programs - Sub Awards
$203K
American Mathematical Society · Providence, RI
Sub Awards
$195K
Florida International University · Miami, FL
Sub Awards
$156K
Board of Regents - Univ of WI Madison · Milwaukee, WI
Sub Awards
$122K
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Fields of Work
- Science research
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