Microbiology Faculty Development Travel Award
Forecasted
The Microbiology Faculty Development Travel Award from the American Society for Microbiology supports diverse faculty with travel, mentorship, and research-focused development at ASM Microbe 2026.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application opens) | December 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary registration and housing for ASM Microbe 2026; two-year mentorship and faculty development program included.
Summary: Supports diverse U.S. microbial sciences faculty with travel, mentorship, and professional development at ASM Microbe 2026.
Key Information: Applicants must serve as mentors in a two-year virtual program and participate in dedicated faculty development activities at ASM Microbe.
Description
The Microbiology Faculty Development Travel Award, offered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), aims to increase the representation of diverse perspectives among microbial sciences faculty. The award targets faculty from community colleges, Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Recipients receive complimentary registration and housing to attend ASM Microbe 2026, participate in a two-year virtual mentorship program, join a year-round faculty learning community, and engage in a faculty development series at ASM Microbe. The program is designed to foster professional growth, collaboration, and sustained engagement within the microbial sciences community.
