How much funding does First Time Conference Participant Travel Award Grant provide?

First Time Conference Participant Travel Award Grant provides Up to US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for First Time Conference Participant Travel Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

First Time Conference Participant Travel Award Grant

American Physical Society

Foundation Grants for Science Research

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 presenting during the 2026 Global Physics Summit.
We encourage students of all stages to apply.

Other requirements

This must be the first GPS students are attending in order to be eligible.
Attending other unit specific or regional APS meetings does not disqualify you from this award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Overview

The First Time Conference Participant Travel Award, offered by the American Physical Society, provides financial support for students attending their first APS Meeting. This award aims to enhance the experience of young physicists as they present their work at a pivotal conference. Eligible applicants can receive up to $500 for domestic travel and $1,000 for international travel, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in scientific engagement.

American Physical Society
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.
This award specifically seeks applicants who are attending their first APS Meeting, which is often the most impactful and meaningful in a young student’s career.
Award Allocation: Up to $500 for domestic students or $1,000 for international students. The designation of domestic/international is based on the location of your institution, not your origin of travel.

Eligibility

Students who are members of APS and FGSA, and presenting during the 2026 Global Physics Summit. We encourage students of all stages to apply. This must be the first GPS students are attending in order to be eligible. Attending other unit specific or regional APS meetings does not disqualify you from this award.
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.