Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research
Supports early-career scientists in conducting six months of basic science research on tropical diseases in underserved tropical regions to advance global health.
Funder: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Due Dates: October 14, 2025 (annual deadline projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 for a six-month research experience in the tropics (award to institution; no overhead).
Summary: Supports early-career researchers for six months of basic science research on tropical diseases in underserved, high-burden regions.
Key Information: Applicants must be postdocs or equivalent at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions; international citizenship is not required.
Description
This award provides $25,000 to support a six-month research experience in the tropics for physicians and scientists engaged in basic science research on tropical diseases. The program aims to foster international career development and scientific collaboration, with a focus on benefiting underserved populations in regions with a high burden of tropical diseases. Research areas can include, but are not limited to, parasitology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and entomology.
