FGSA Underrepresented Minority Travel Awards Grant

FGSA Underrepresented Minority Travel Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Summary

The FGSA Underrepresented Minority Travel Awards, supported by the American Physical Society, aim to enhance representation of underrepresented students in physics at APS conferences. With awards of up to $500 for domestic and $1,000 for international students, this initiative addresses the unique challenges these students face. Eligibility is open to APS and FGSA members presenting at the 2026 Global Physics Summit, encouraging participation from graduate students at all levels.

Overview

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world. The FGSA Underrepresented Minority (URM) Student Awards seek to address inequities and unique challenges often faced by underrepresented students in physics. The goal of the award is to support students while improving the attendee representation at APS conferences. Members belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in physics are especially encouraged. Award Allocation: Up to $500 (domestic students) or $1,000 (international students).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students who are members of APS and FGSA, and 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.