Rebecca Cook Travel Award for Botanical Professionals Grant

Rebecca Cook Travel Award for Botanical Professionals Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Southeastern Biologists
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Rebecca Cook Travel Award for Botanical Professionals, established by the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society, supports early career professionals attending the ASB Annual Meeting. This award honors Rebecca Cook's commitment to the botanical community and is intended for Professional Members of SABS demonstrating financial need. Recipients are expected to attend key events during the conference, fostering professional development and networking opportunities within the biology field.

Overview

The Association of Southeastern Biologists promotes the advancement of biology as a science by supporting research and education, using knowledge to solve biological problems, and preserving biological resources. Since 1937, our Annual Meeting has served as a crucial step in the STEM-Student Pipeline, giving seasoned researchers a venue to share their knowledge and a place for upcoming biologists, who will proceed to advanced degrees and careers in academia and industry, their first experience presenting science. We provide a friendly space to receive feedback, learn about job and graduate school opportunities, and meet experts in the field. Southern Appalachian Botanical Society The Southern Appalachian Botanical Society (SABS) presents several awards in recognition of outstanding research or contributions to Appalachian botany. Rebecca Cook Travel Award for Botanical Professionals We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Rebecca Cook Travel Award for Botanical Professionals. We honor Rebecca’s long-time commitment to the Society and to the broader botanical community here in the southeastern US. This award defrays expenses for Professional Members of SABS attending the annual meeting of ASB. Applicants should demonstrate a need for support and must clearly indicate other existing or anticipated sources of funding. While presentations at ASB are not required for eligibility, the awardees are expected to attend the SABS Business Meeting and the SABS/BSA student social that take place during the ASB conference.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.