Travel Scholarships
A SACNAS travel scholarship funds travel and/or lodging expenses to attend the SACNAS National Conference.
2012 Application Periods
- Spring application: March 29-April 26. (CLOSED)
For undergraduates, postbaccalaureates, graduates, and postdocs. ALL eligible applicants are encouraged to apply during this period (step-by-step instructions) - Summer program enrollment: June 4
Program directors will need to first submit summer program information to SACNAS so students can then submit a travel scholarship application. More information coming soon. - Summer application: June 11-July 12
ONLY for undergraduate summer program students. NOTE: Program Directors need to first enroll summer program.
Travel Scholarship Application
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Travel Scholarship Award
Expenses covered by the award:
- Lodging (room and tax only) at a conference hotel for four nights, and/or
- Airfare or train* travel to Seattle, Washington
* For train fare, awardee must travel within a 200 miles radius from the conference location
NOTE: award DOES NOT cover membership fees, registration costs, ground transportation to/from the airport/train station, baggage fees, or travel itinerary change fees.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all three eligibility requirements:
- Be one of the following at time of the conference:
- Undergraduate - including two-year community & tribal colleges
- Postbaccalaureate - up to three years since degree completed
- Graduate - including master and PhD programs
- Postdoc - up to five years since degree completed
- Profile: Update your SACNAS or create one if you are new to SACNAS
- Membership: current SACNAS membership required
NEW IN 2012
Applicants will be notified about their status 5-6 weeks after the deadline. Once notified, awardees will have 3 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification email will result in travel award to be withdrawn.
Application Process
The application will be available starting March 29, and applicants will have until April 26 to submit the application along with required documents. Please refer to the following materials for detailed application instructions:
- Step-by-Step Instructions & Required Supplemental Forms: for students (undergrad & grad), postbaccalaureates and postdocs.
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Award Allocation - Review Criteria
The following applicants will receive priority consideration for an award; however, award allocation is not solely based on the criteria below but is also subject to application review and availability of discipline-specific funds.
- First-time applicants with accepted research abstract
- First-time applicants without an research abstract
- Returning applicants with accepted research abstract
More Information & Support
Contact program manager Perla Miranda with questions or for assistance in preparing a travel scholarship application at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1.
Upcoming Conference & Leadership Institute Events
Monday, Jul 16, 2012 –
Friday, Jul 20, 2012
The SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute offers unparalleled training for underrepresented minority (URM) scientists interested in advancing their leadership skills.
Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 –
Sunday, Oct 14, 2012
The 2012 SACNAS National Conference "Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World" will take place in Seattle, Washington.
Get Involved
Join us in celebrating science and culture by taking an active role at the SACNAS National Conference. Serve as a speaker, abstract reviewer, student presentation judge, or mentor.
