Martin Frank Travel Awards-APS Summit
The Martin Frank Travel Award supports early-career physiological scientists from first-generation or economically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the APS Summit, with added mentoring and networking opportunities.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: December 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 in travel support for registration, transportation, and hotel; reimbursement only; award can be received a maximum of two times per career.
Summary: Supports travel for early-career physiological scientists from first-generation or economically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the APS Summit, with added mentoring and networking opportunities.
Description
The Martin Frank Travel Award aims to broaden participation in the physiological sciences by supporting trainees and early-career faculty from first-generation college or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The award provides up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement for attending the APS Summit, as well as access to mentoring and networking events to enhance professional development and integration into the scientific community. This program is part of the American Physiological Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences.
