The APS Office of International Programs (OIP), in cooperation with the APS Foundation, offers this travel grant to support early- and mid-career APS members native to and working in developing countries who are presenting and attending at an APS annual meeting.
Applicants must be current APS members with no more than 15 years of professional experience who currently hold a post-graduate position at an established institution located outside of the United States. Please note that graduate students and post-doctoral fellows will not be funded. Preference will be given to scientists in developing countries.
Each applicant may receive only one travel grant from APS. If selected, recipients of the travel grant are required to attend and present their abstract at the APS annual meeting and to abide by the presenter registration deadlines set forth for the annual meeting.
Travel Grant Amount
- Up to two travel grants at $750 each
- Funds are distributed after the meeting
Letter of Intent
A letter of intent, written by the applicant and no more than two pages, must demonstrate the applicant's involvement in national or international activities related to plant pathology, describe how attending the APS Annual Meeting will positively impact the applicants work, and describe the circumstances that make attending the APS Annual Meeting solely dependent on receiving this award. Applicants with other significant support will not be considered. Applicants must also indicate how she/he will obtain a visa to visit the United States.
Abstract/Presentation
Applications must include a copy of an abstract of original research pertaining to plant pathology. If selected, applicants must present this research as an oral or poster presentation at the APS Annual Meeting. Applicants are required to be registered for the APS annual meeting by the presenter registration deadline of each year to avoid having their abstract withdrawn from the program.
Curriculum Vitae
A current version of the applicant's curriculum vitae, no longer than three pages, must be included in the application.
Budget
Travel grants are intended solely for costs associated with travel, lodging, and registration to attend the APS Annual Meeting. Applicants must supply a detailed travel budget, including other sources of funds.
Letter of Support
Applications must include a one-page letter of support written by an APS member addressing the applicant's scientific merit, accomplishments in plant pathology, and financial need. The letter writer should also be planning to attend the APS meeting and be willing to assist with hosting the applicant. Letters of support are to be submitted separately by the letter writer using the online form and be submitted by the March 30 deadline.
Letter of Support Form
All of the above required materials (except for the letter of recommendation) must be included in one PDF document and submitted through the online application form.
Submit Application
Applications are reviewed by a representative from OIP and APS Foundation.
This fund, established in 2001 by the Office of International Programs (OIP), supports travel costs for early- to mid-career APS members native to and working in developing countries who otherwise would not be able to participate in an annual meeting. This fund is intended to support scientists holding post-graduate positions in their respective country.
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