The 海角社区appMinority Travel Award (MTA) was established to increase participation of underrepresented minority groups at 海角社区appconferences and programs. Open to faculty and postdoctoral scientists in the microbiological sciences from underrepresented minority groups.
海角社区appMinority Travel Awardees are required to serve as a mentor in the year-round 海角社区appFuture Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF) Program and attend the entire 海角社区appMicrobe 2025, Thursday, June 19-Monday, June 23.
Program Details
Award Package
Award package includes:
- Complimentary registration and housing to 海角社区appMicrobe 2025*.
- * Housing is for 4 nights, checking-in Thursday, June 19 and checking-out on Monday, June 23.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria when applying for the 海角社区appMTA:
- Be a faculty member or postdoctoral scientist.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible.
- Be an 海角社区appmember (2025 membership year). A membership number is required during the application process. Please allow 24 hours for new memberships before applying.
- Not previously a recipient of an 海角社区appMicrobe travel award within the last 2 years.
Apply
Travel Awards applications will be open from Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 to Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to receive an award by Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
For questions, reach out to rrodela@asmusa.org.