Rising Undergraduates in Mammalogy Travel Support
Forecasted
The Rising Undergraduates in Mammalogy Travel Support from the American Society of Mammalogists funds and mentors marginalized undergraduates to attend and engage with scientific research at the ASM annual meeting.
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for transportation plus meal stipend, lodging, and registration; ~5 awards/year; support covers full travel costs to ASM annual meeting.
Summary: Travel and mentorship support for marginalized undergraduates to attend the ASM annual meeting, fostering diversity and inclusion in the mammalogy community.
Key Information: Open to North America-based undergraduates from marginalized backgrounds; no research presentation or ASM membership required.
Description
The Rising Undergraduates in Mammalogy Travel Support program, offered by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) through its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Bias (IDEA) Committee, provides comprehensive travel funding and structured mentorship for undergraduate students from marginalized backgrounds. The goal is to reduce financial and systemic barriers to attending the ASM annual meeting, cultivate a more inclusive mammalogy community, and support the next generation of mammalogists. Support includes pre-conference preparation, mentorship during the meeting, and post-conference reflection.
