Program Details

Recipients will receive a $1,000 award to defray expenses associated with travel to ASM Microbe 2025 and complimentary registration.

Eligibility

To qualify for consideration, the applicant must be or provide:

• A current ASM member at the time of ASM Microbe. The applicant must remain an active member throughout the 2025 meeting.
• Scientific abstract not previously published or presented at another conference.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including scientific focus area.
• Two letters of nominations on institution letterhead written by the department chair and principal investigator or immediate director.
• Applicant statement providing a brief overview (limit 500 words) of qualifications and how the travel award supports scientific research.
• Not previously a recipient of an ASM Microbe travel award within the last 2 years.
• A Ph.D. or M.D. enrolled in a fellowship program at the time of application.

Travel award funds are non-transferable and will be provided following the conclusion of ASM Microbe 2025 upon confirming awardee’s attendance at the meeting.

Apply

Travel Awards applications will be open from Monday, Nov. 4-Tuesday, Dec. 3. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to receive an award by Wednesday, Dec. 18.