IFER Travel Award

Geographic Scope: National and international conferences

Focus Areas: Travel grants for presenting IFER-funded research at conferences

Eligibility

• Current IFER Graduate Fellowship recipients only
• Must be presenting IFER-funded research at major meetings and conferences
• Eligible presentations include oral and poster presentations
• Limited to one travel grant per grant cycle per fellow

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $1,000 per award
• Eligible Expenses:
  • Conference registration fees
  • Hotel or other accommodation costs
  • Transportation costs

Requirements

• Must apply for travel award at least one month before travel to conference
• All presentations and publications resulting from IFER-funded research must mention IFER as a funding source
• Must include presentations/publications in bi-annual progress reports

Post-Award Requirements

Within two weeks of returning from conference, recipients must submit:

• A 500-1,000 word article summarizing conference experience
• A 1-2 minute video summarizing conference experience
• Images at the conference (presenting work and near event signage)
• Detailed receipts for eligible expenses

These materials may be used in IFER digital and print communications, and some images may be used by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (main funding source for IFER).

Contact Information

Address: 444 N. Wells St., Suite 406, Chicago, IL 60654

Fax: (312) 427-6524

Background

IFER supports development, validation and implementation of innovative scientific methodologies that advance science and replace the use of animals in research, testing and education.

How to Apply

1. Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a current IFER Graduate Fellowship recipient
2. Timing: Apply at least one month before travel to the conference
3. Submission: Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to grants@ifer.org
4. Required Materials:
   • Completed application form
   • Supporting documentation
   • Detailed receipts for eligible expenses
5. Post-Award Submission: Within two weeks of returning from conference, submit:
   • 500-1,000 word article summarizing conference experience
   • 1-2 minute video summarizing conference experience
   • Images of you at the conference (including presenting your work and near event signage)
   • Detailed receipts for all eligible expenses

Application Format

• Download application form from website
• Submit electronically to grants@ifer.org