Doc Brown Future of Physics Days (FPD) Travel Grant
The Doc Brown FPD Travel Grant helps undergraduates present research at the APS Global Physics Summit by supporting travel and registration, while encouraging active participation in the physics community.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per undergraduate student for registration and travel; funds disbursed post-conference upon completion of volunteer and survey requirements.
Summary: Supports undergraduate students presenting research at the APS Global Physics Summit by offsetting registration and travel costs and encouraging professional engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be APS members, undergraduate students, and presenting in the designated undergraduate research session.
Description
The Doc Brown Future of Physics Days (FPD) Travel Grant is designed to support undergraduate students who are presenting their research at the Undergraduate Research Sessions during the APS Global Physics Summit. Funded by Doc Brown, the grant aims to foster professional development by helping students offset the costs of meeting registration and travel. In addition to presenting, recipients are expected to take on a volunteer role at the conference, deepening their engagement with the physics community. The grant provides up to $500 per student, disbursed after the event and fulfillment of all requirements.
