Discussion Group Speaker Travel
ASMS funds travel for Assistant Professor-level speakers to share mass spectrometry research at local groups, boosting early-career development and research exposure, especially at non-PhD granting institutions.
Funder: American Society for Mass Spectrometry
Due Dates: Rolling (submit application before event date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per speaker for travel, meals, and lodging; maximum two sponsored trips per speaker/year; funding limited by annual program budget.
Summary: Supports travel for Assistant Professor-level speakers to local MS discussion groups, fostering research exposure and early-career professional development.
Key Information: Host organizations and speakers must meet strict eligibility; funding is first-come, first-served until annual budget is exhausted.
Description
The Discussion Group Speaker Travel program, offered by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), is designed to strengthen local mass spectrometry (MS) discussion groups by enabling travel for qualified speakers. The program's goals are to enhance seminar programs, increase students' exposure to MS research—especially at non-PhD granting institutions—and support the professional growth of early-career MS researchers. Funding covers travel, lodging, and meals for eligible speakers presenting at eligible host institutions or groups.
