International Research Travel Award Program Grant

International Research Travel Award Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: Up to US $2,200
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The International Research Travel Award Program by the APS aims to enhance international collaborations between physicists from high-income and lesser-resourced countries. It offers up to two grants of $2,200 for travel and lodging expenses to foster research partnerships. Eligibility requires applicants to have doctoral degrees in physics, with one being a FIP member. Preference is given to established collaborations and travel from developing to developed countries, contributing to global scientific advancement.

Overview

Background The purpose of the APS International Research and Travel Award Program (IRTAP) is to promote international research collaborations between physicists in high-incomes countries and lesser-resourced countries by awarding up to two $2,200 reimbursements for travel and lodging expenses while visiting a collaborator abroad. TheAPS Forum on International Physics (FIP) recognizes that funding for collaborations between high-income and lesser-resourced country scientists is often insufficient to meet existing needs and opportunities. While the needs are great, and though we have only limited resources to stimulate the growth of longer-term collaborations, we believe an International Research Travel Award Program, even a modest one, may make a significant difference. When reviewing applications, consideration will be given to: Merit A past record of collaborative research accomplishments and promise of future accomplishments, intended invited talks be delivered during the trip, particularly at APS-sponsored meetings, as well as planned outreach and collaboration with junior scientists, students or postdocs from the underrepresented country Other funding Resources from other sources with matching funds (leverage) is a positive factor, while not seeking other available potential supports is considered a negative factor Two travel grants are typically awarded. Travel Grant Amount Up to $2,200 US for travel and lodging expenses while visiting a collaborator abroad.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants for this travel grant must meet the following criteria:Both co-applicants must have a doctoral degree in physics.One co-applicant must be a FIP member.One co-applicant must be from a developing country. The selection committee may reference the World Bank's "List of Economies" for guidance; however, they recognize there may be some resource-restricted regions or institutions in some countries that might not typically be considered "developing" that could nonetheless benefit from collaborations. Thus, individual circumstances are also taken into consideration.The travel grant must be used within two years of award notification. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.