Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
A subcommittee from the program committee will review and accept abstract submissions from scientists in low and low-middle income countries who would otherwise be unable to attend the meeting because they would not be able to raise the funds necessary for travel expenses. Many of these individuals are working in areas that have a high burden of disease and would benefit greatly from the scientific content presented at the meeting, as well as gain significant value from networking with their colleagues from around the world.
Program Details
Recipients will receive complimentary registration to ASM Microbe 2025 and travel support to include coach airfare, up to 6 hotel nights, ground transportation to and from the airport and meals.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, the applicant must be or provide the following:
- A current ASM member by the time of application. The applicant must remain an active member throughout the ASM Microbe 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 resident of a low-income or low-middle-income country, as defined by the .
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.