Peggy Cotter Travel Awards Early Career Branch Members
Forecasted
The American Society for Microbiology's Peggy Cotter Travel Awards support early career microbiologists with funds to attend the ASM Microbe conference and engage in leading scientific research.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Branch application deadline, PRSM local branch) | February 2027 (Washington, D.C. branch example)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 awards per branch; typical award is $1,650 per recipient; used to partially offset ASM Microbe registration, travel, and accommodation.
Summary: Supports outstanding early career ASM branch members with travel funds to attend the ASM Microbe conference, fostering professional development in microbiology.
Key Information: Applicants must be early career (≤15 years post-terminal degree), ASM branch and national members, and not past recipients; students are not eligible.
Description
The Peggy Cotter Travel Awards for Early Career Branch Members, administered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), provide financial support for early career scientists who are active members of local ASM branches and the national organization. These awards honor Dr. Peggy Cotter’s legacy in mentoring and training emerging microbiologists. Awardees receive partial reimbursement for costs associated with attending the ASM Microbe conference, including registration, travel, and accommodation. Each ASM branch can select up to three recipients annually, based on local criteria and the overarching program guidelines.
