Carlyn Halde Latin American Student Travel Award
Forecasted
The Carlyn Halde Latin American Student Travel Award supports a student from Latin America to attend ASM Microbe and present research in medical mycology.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application opens) | December 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,200 travel support plus complimentary ASM Microbe registration (one awardee annually)
Summary: Supports student medical microbiologists from Latin America, Puerto Rico, or the Caribbean to attend ASM Microbe and present research in medical mycology.
Key Information: Award funds are provided after ASM Microbe attendance is confirmed.
Description
The Carlyn Halde Latin American Student Travel Award, administered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) in partnership with the Medical Mycological Society of the Americas (MMSA), is designed to support the travel of a student medical microbiologist from Latin America, Puerto Rico, or the Caribbean to attend ASM Microbe. The award covers travel expenses, provides complimentary registration, and includes participation in the MMSA meeting and dinner held in conjunction with ASM Microbe. Awardees are encouraged to present a short talk on medical mycology at their home institution, fostering scientific exchange and collaboration within the region.
