Future of Physics Days (FPD) Travel Grants
Supports undergraduates presenting research at the APS March Meeting Undergraduate Research Sessions, fostering engagement and professional development in physics.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Doc Brown / Future of Physics Days Travel Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per student for registration and travel costs; additional funding for students from HBCUs/MSIs.
Summary: Supports undergraduate students presenting research at the APS March Meeting Undergraduate Research Sessions.
Key Information: Recipients must volunteer at the meeting; funds disbursed after conference and survey completion.
Description
The Future of Physics Days (FPD) Travel Grant, supported in part by the Doc Brown Future Travel Award, assists undergraduate students in presenting their research at the Undergraduate Research Sessions during the APS March Meeting (also referred to as the APS Global Physics Summit). The grant aims to foster professional development and engagement for undergraduates in the physics community by offsetting registration and travel expenses. Recipients are expected to volunteer at the meeting and complete a post-conference survey before funds are disbursed.
