The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award
Forecasted
The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award funds student attendance and research presentations at ASM Microbe, promoting scientific exchange in microbiology.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application open) | December 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 travel award plus complimentary ASM Microbe registration; one award per laboratory.
Summary: Supports student attendance and research presentation at ASM Microbe through travel funding and registration.
Key Information: Award provided after conference attendance is confirmed; non-transferable; only one award per lab.
Description
The Richard and Mary Finkelstein Student Travel Award, administered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), is designed to enable students to attend the ASM Microbe conference. Recipients receive $500 to defray travel expenses and complimentary conference registration. Awardees are expected to present a poster and deliver a short oral presentation of their research abstract at the meeting. The program aims to foster student engagement in scientific meetings, professional development, and the exchange of research ideas within the microbiology community.
