[American Association of Physics Teachers](https://www.aapt.org)

June 1, 2023 | August 15, 2026

Covers travel, lodging, food, and complimentary registration for one AAPT national meeting (one-time award per recipient).

Supports first-time high school physics teachers attending AAPT national conferences to foster professional growth and honor Barbara Wolff Reichert’s legacy.

--- ## Description The Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grants are designed to enable first-time high school physics teachers to attend an American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) national conference. Established in 2023, this endowment honors Barbara Wolff Reichert and aims to encourage new educators to participate in the national physics education community. The grant covers travel, lodging, food, and registration costs for a single national AAPT meeting (either winter or summer), and recipients are paired with a mentor to maximize their conference experience. Following the meeting, awardees are expected to submit a brief report to help enhance future opportunities for teachers. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2023: 2023 application deadline - August 15, 2026: Application submission deadline (for AAPT National Meetings scheduled for 2027; due by 11:59pm EDT) --- ## Funding Amount - The award covers reasonable travel, lodging, food, and complimentary registration for a single AAPT national meeting. - This is a one-time award per recipient. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be high school physics teachers. - Must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience. - Must never have attended an AAPT national meeting. - Both new and experienced teachers meeting the above criteria are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications can be submitted online via the [AAPT Travel Awards portal](https://apps.aapt.org/Travel/). - Required materials typically include: - A brief biography - A statement of interest explaining why the applicant wants to attend an AAPT national meeting, what they hope to learn, and how they plan to contribute to AAPT - Applications are reviewed by the AAPT Special Projects and Philanthropy Committee. - Recipients are notified and provided with information about Barbara Wolff Reichert’s contributions to physics education. - After attending the meeting, recipients must submit a report with feedback and suggestions. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are available for either the winter or summer AAPT national meetings. - Each recipient is paired with an AAPT host mentor for guidance during the meeting. - The fund was inspired by Barbara Wolff Reichert’s own transformative experience at an AAPT meeting, which influenced her teaching career and contributions to physics education. --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Application](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/Barbara-Wolff-Reichert-Travel-Grants.cfm) - [AAPT Travel Awards Portal (Apply Here)](https://apps.aapt.org/Travel/) - [About Barbara Wolff-Reichert](https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/Barbara-Wolff-Reichert-Information.cfm) - [AAPT Organization Contact Page](https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/contact_us.cfm) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------|----------------------------|--------------| | David Wolfe, Director of Communications | dwolfe@aapt.org | (301) 209-3322 | | General Inquiries | eo@aapt.org | (301) 209-3311 | ---

Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grants

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