Peggy Cotter Travel Awards Early Career Branch Members
The Peggy Cotter Travel Awards from the American Society for Microbiology help early career branch members attend ASM Microbe, honoring Dr. Cotter’s legacy of supporting young scientists.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Local ASM Branch application deadline for Peggy Cotter Travel Awards)
Funding Amounts: Partial travel, registration, and accommodation support for ASM Microbe; each branch may select up to 3 awardees; award typically does not cover full costs.
Summary: Provides early career ASM branch members with financial support to attend the ASM Microbe conference, honoring Dr. Peggy Cotter’s legacy of mentoring scientists.
Key Information: Applicants must apply through their local ASM branch; not open to students or previous recipients.
Description
The Peggy Cotter Travel Awards, offered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are designed to support outstanding early career ASM branch members by providing financial assistance to attend the ASM Microbe conference. The awards honor Dr. Peggy Cotter, past ASM president, and her dedication to mentoring emerging scientists. Awardees receive partial funding that can be used toward registration, accommodation, and travel costs associated with attending the annual ASM Microbe meeting. Each ASM Branch can select up to three awardees per cycle, based on both national and local branch criteria.
