The application deadline for travel and familycare grants is August 31 at 11:59 pm ET
(Except the LGBTQ+ grant which is September 25)
Applicants cannot receive more than one travel grant per year.
Grants for U.S. underrepresented minorities
Eligibility: Junior faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Application requirements: Abstract submission/number, CV, letter of recommendation from advisor (letters for undergrad, grad and postdocs only)
Number of grants available: TBD
Grant amount: up to $1,800
Review based on: Applicants will be judged based on science, stage of career, and financial need.
Familycare grants
Eligibility: ASCB member
Application requirements: Abstract submission, presenting talk/poster at Cell Bio, CV and statement of need
Number of grants available: TBD
Grant amount: Variable based on need
Review based on: Applicants will be judged based on need and the merit of the request.
Grants for international attendees
Eligibility: Graduate students and postdocs residing in an EMBC/EMBO Member State
Application requirements: Short CV, statement explaining how travel grant will benefit you
Number of grants available: TBD
Grant amount: Up to €1,350
Review based on: Merit of request and financial need
LGBTQ+ Travel Grants
Eligibility: The LGBTQ+ Committee is offering three $500 Travel Grants to students and postdocs who self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and need financial support to attend this year’s Cell Bio Meeting in Boston!
Application requirements: Abstract submission, CV, a cover letter containing a statement of need, and LGBTQ+ diversity statement.
Number of grants available: 3
Grant amount: $500
Review based on: Merit of request and financial need
Grants for all Cell Bio attendees
Eligibility: ASCB member
Number available: TBD
Grant amount: Minimum $500
Application requirements: Short CV, abstract submission, statement of work, and statement of need