Undergraduate Student Travel Awards
Forecasted
The Society for Freshwater Science's Undergraduate Student Travel Awards fund undergraduates to present their freshwater research at the SFS Annual Meeting.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Undergraduate Student Travel Awards)
Funding Amounts: Six awards of $500 annually; two reserved for students from minority-serving or primarily undergraduate institutions.
Summary: Supports undergraduate students presenting research at the SFS Annual Meeting by providing travel and registration funding.
Key Information: Award includes partial disbursement as registration fee waivers; applicants should wait to register until awardees are selected.
Description
The Undergraduate Student Travel Awards, offered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) through its Student Resources Committee, are designed to support undergraduate students who wish to present their research at the annual SFS meeting. The program aims to encourage student participation in the scientific community by providing financial assistance for travel and registration. Special consideration is given to students from minority-serving and primarily undergraduate institutions, broadening engagement and supporting the next generation of freshwater scientists.
