APS International Research and Travel Award Program (IRTAP)
The APS IRTAP supports international physics research collaborations by funding travel and lodging for joint visits between scientists from high- and low-resource countries.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,200 reimbursement for travel and lodging per award; typically two awards per cycle.
Summary: Supports international research collaborations between physicists in high- and low-resource countries by funding travel and lodging for joint research visits.
Key Information: Preference for established collaborations; one co-applicant must be from a developing country and one must be an APS FIP member.
Description
The APS International Research and Travel Award Program (IRTAP) is designed to foster international research collaborations between physicists in high-income and lesser-resourced countries. The program provides targeted financial support for travel and lodging expenses to facilitate joint research visits, aiming to bridge funding gaps for collaborative efforts, especially for scientists in developing regions. Preference is given to established collaborations, with the goal of stimulating long-term partnerships that advance scientific progress and benefit the global physics community.
