Doc Brown Future of Physics Days Travel Grants
The Doc Brown Future of Physics Days Travel Grants from the American Physical Society help undergraduates present research at the APS Global Physics Summit’s Undergraduate Research Sessions.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline for Doc Brown Future of Physics Days Travel Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per student for registration and travel costs; awarded after the conference upon fulfillment of volunteer and survey requirements.
Summary: Supports undergraduate APS members presenting research at the APS Global Physics Summit Undergraduate Research Sessions.
Key Information: Only one grant per faculty advisor; applicants must submit abstracts in the "Undergraduate Student Research (APS/SPS)" category.
Description
The Doc Brown Future of Physics Days Travel Grants, administered by the American Physical Society (APS) and funded through the Doc Brown Futures Travel Award, provide financial support to undergraduate students presenting research at the Undergraduate Research Sessions during the APS Global Physics Summit. The grant aims to foster early-career engagement in the physics community by enabling undergraduates to participate in a major scientific conference, present their work, and benefit from professional development activities. Recipients are expected to volunteer at the meeting and complete a post-conference survey.
