Robert H. Whittaker Awards: The Whittaker Travel Award Grant

Robert H. Whittaker Awards: The Whittaker Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ecological Society of America
Amount: Up to US $1,200
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Robert H. Whittaker Travel Award, presented by the Ecological Society of America, honors exceptional ecologists from developing countries at any career stage. It provides up to $1200 for travel expenses to the U.S. for research or attendance at the ESA meeting. The award aims to promote diversity by encouraging nominations from underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, ensuring broad participation in ecological research and advocacy.

Overview

The Awards Committee of the Ecological Society of America solicits and encourages nominations from members of ESA for each of the award listed. ESA especially encourages nominations of candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women and minorities. The Whittaker Travel Award specifically recognizes an outstanding ecologist in a developing country. They can be at any career stage. The Whittaker Travel Award provides funds for travel to the United States for research or to attend the ESA meeting, covering expenses up to $1200.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award is open to ecologists at any career stage.The Whittaker Award recognizes an outstanding ecologist in a developing country.Unless otherwise stated, nominees may be of any nationality or place of residence.

Ineligibility

The applicant cannot be a U.S. citizen.The applicant cannot reside in the United States.