Travel Awards - AABB Foundation
Forecasted
AABB Foundation’s Travel Awards support professionals in transfusion medicine and biotherapies with Annual Meeting attendance costs to foster education, networking, career growth, and leadership.
Funder: AABB Foundation
Due Dates: 2026 applications closed (program overview) | Rolling (individual award pages, until funding is allocated for Foundation Travel Award)
Funding Amounts: AABB Foundation Travel Award: $250 or $500 by location; Dennis J. Hlavinka Travel Award: $2,000 for one recipient annually
Summary: Travel awards support AABB Annual Meeting attendance for education, networking, and professional development in transfusion medicine and biotherapies.
Key Information: Applicants generally must not receive another AABB or AABB Foundation grant or award in the same year.
Description
The AABB Foundation’s Travel Awards Program expands access to professional development opportunities that prepare future leaders in transfusion medicine and biotherapies. Awards support participation in the AABB Annual Meeting, where recipients access educational sessions, build professional networks, and gain experiences that support career growth and leadership development.
The program includes two opportunities. The AABB Foundation Travel Award supports qualified applicants who are not eligible for other Foundation travel funding. The Dennis J. Hlavinka Travel Award supports early-career biomedical engineers developing innovative solutions to advance patient and donor care. It honors a pioneering biomedical engineer whose work advanced blood safety and component collection, reflecting his commitment to innovation and mentorship.
