The American Society for Microbiology's Travel Award Clinical Virology Travel Awards support researchers in clinical virology to present new research at the ASM Microbe conference.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application open) | December 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500–$2,000 per awardee; 6 awards annually; funds provided after ASM Microbe attendance is confirmed.
Summary: Supports students, postdocs, and technologists in clinical virology to present research at ASM Microbe through travel awards.
Key Information: Applicants must be current ASM members and submit a new, unpublished abstract for ASM Microbe.
These travel awards, presented by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are designed to support students, postdoctoral fellows, and technologists specializing in clinical virology by providing funding to attend the ASM Microbe conference. The program honors distinguished scientists in the field and aims to foster professional development, encourage high-quality research presentations, and facilitate engagement with the broader microbiology community.
Awardees are selected based on the scientific quality of their submitted abstracts. Funding is intended to defray costs associated with attending ASM Microbe, and recipients may need to secure additional support for other expenses. The program offers six named awards each year, with specific eligibility criteria for some awards.