The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award Grant

The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award supports students attending ASM Microbe by offering a $500 travel award and complimentary registration. Awardees will present a poster and a short abstract presentation at the meeting. Eligibility includes being a current ASM member, an undergraduate or recent graduate, and a presenting author on an accepted abstract related to microbial pathogenesis. Only one award is granted per laboratory.

Overview

This award provides support for students attending ASM Microbe. Each awardee will present a poster in addition to being invited to give a short presentation of the abstract during the meeting. Only 1 travel award will be granted per laboratory. Program Details Recipients will receive a $500 USD travel support award with complimentary meeting registration to ASM Microbe.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To qualify for consideration the applicant must be:A current ASM member at the time of ASM Microbe. An undergraduate or predoctoral student; Ph.D. or M.D. within 2 years of graduation at the time of the meeting, or an M.D. in a residency or fellowship program within 6 years of receipt of the M.D. degree at the time of the meeting. Not previously a recipient of the award within the last 2 years. A presenting author on an accepted abstract in the area of microbial pathogenesis to ASM Microbe. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.