SICB Fellowship of Graduate Student Travel (FGST)
The SICB FGST supports graduate students in biology with travel funds for research, fieldwork, or specialized training at distant sites, enabling hands-on scientific investigation and skill development.
Funder: Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Due Dates: October 24, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; typically 3–4 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports graduate students' travel to distant research sites or facilities for research, skill development, or use of unique resources in the biological sciences.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one SICB student program (FGST or GIAR) per year; previous SICB awardees are not eligible.
Description
The Fellowship of Graduate Student Travel (FGST), administered by the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), provides funding for graduate students to travel to distant research laboratories, museums, or field sites. The fellowship is intended to support fieldwork, specialized training, or access to unique equipment or collections not available at the student's home institution. The program aims to foster hands-on research experiences and professional development in the biological sciences.
