ASM Student and Postdoctoral Travel Award
Forecasted
The ASM Student and Postdoctoral Travel Award funds outstanding early-career microbiologists to present original research at ASM Microbe 2026, supported by the American Society for Microbiology.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application opens) | December 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per awardee (travel support) + complimentary ASM Microbe 2026 registration; 15 total awards (5 per meeting)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding abstracts from student and postdoctoral ASM members, supporting their attendance at ASM Microbe 2026.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This travel award, offered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), supports undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers who submit exceptional research abstracts to one of the three ASM Microbe 2026 meetings: ASM Health, ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology, or ASM Mechanism Discovery. The award is designed to foster professional development by enabling emerging scientists to attend and present at ASM Microbe 2026, covering travel expenses and registration.
