Peggy Cotter Travel Awards Early Career Branch Members
The Peggy Cotter Travel Awards support early career microbiologists with partial funding to attend the ASM Microbe conference for professional development and networking.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Branch application/nomination deadline for Peggy Cotter Travel Awards to attend ASM Microbe)
Funding Amounts: Partial support for registration, travel, and accommodation to attend ASM Microbe; award typically does not cover all costs.
Summary: Supports early career ASM branch members with travel funds to attend the ASM Microbe conference, promoting professional development and networking.
Description
The Peggy Cotter Travel Awards, funded by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), honor Dr. Peggy Cotter’s legacy by providing financial support for early career ASM branch members to attend the ASM Microbe conference. The program aims to foster professional development, networking, and engagement within the ASM community, particularly for scientists in the early stages of their careers. Each ASM Branch may select up to three awardees based on locally determined criteria, with funds intended to help defray the costs of registration, travel, and accommodation for ASM Microbe. Recipients are responsible for arranging and paying for any expenses not covered by the award.
