Program Details
5 recipients from each meeting will receive a $1,000 award to defray expenses associated with travel to 黑料正能量Microbe 2026 and complimentary registration.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, the applicant must be:
- A current 黑料正能量member at the time of application and remain active through the 2026 meeting.
- Scientific abstract not previously published or presented at another conference.
- Curriculum vitae (CV), including scientific focus area.
- Two letters of nominations on institution letterhead written by the department chair and principal investigator or immediate director.
- Applicant statement providing a brief overview (limit 500 words) of qualifications and how the travel award supports scientific research.
- Not previously a recipient of an 黑料正能量Microbe travel award within the last 2 years.
- An undergraduate student, graduate student or postdoctoral researcher.
Travel award funds are non-transferable and will be provided following the conclusion of 黑料正能量Microbe 2026 upon confirming awardee’s attendance at the meeting.
Apply
Travel Awards applications will be open from Wednesday, Oct. 15-Tuesday, Dec. 2. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to receive an award by Wednesday, Dec. 17.