American Society for Cell Biology Travel and Family Care Grants

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) offers grants to help cover the cost of travel and family care. Review award types and details, or visit the ASCB website for additional details.

Funder

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

Amount

Upper: $1,800.00 USD
Lower: $300.00 USD
  • Grants for U.S. underrepresented minorities: up to $1,800 depending on existing funding applicant has to attend the meeting
  • Familycare grants: variable based on need
  • Grants for international attendees: varies (€50,000 available to distribute from EMBO funding)
  • Grants for LGBTQ+ community members: two at $500
  • Grants for junior faculty at a primarily undergraduate institution: two at $400
  • Grants for U.S.-based postdocs: eight at $300
  • Grants for U.S.-based graduate students: 15 at $300
  • Grants for U.S.-based undergraduate students: four at $300

Applicant Types

  • Individuals: Early Career and Emerging in Field
  • Individuals: Graduate Student or Pre-doc
  • Individuals: Mid-Career to Established in Field
  • Individuals: Undergraduate Student

Applicant/Institution Location

  • Unrestricted

Citizenship

  • Unrestricted

Activity Location

  • Massachusetts

Abstract

Cell Bio, the joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), will showcase a diverse global community of the brightest minds in cell biology in person, Dec. 2-6, in Boston, MA.

This unique meeting focuses on cell biology as the fundamental basis of biology as well as sessions on emerging interdisciplinary topics.

Eligibility

  • Grants for U.S. underrepresented minorities: junior faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Familycare grants: ASCB member
  • Grants for international attendees: must reside in an EMBC/EMBO member state
  • Grants for LGBTQ+ community members: ASCB member
  • Grants for junior faculty at a primarily undergraduate institution: ASCB member working at a PUI. Preference given to those bringing undergrads to the meeting.
  • Grants for U.S.-based postdocs: ASCB member postdoc
  • Grants for U.S.-based graduate students: ASCB member graduate student
  • Grants for U.S.-based undergraduate students: ASCB member undergraduate student

Recurrence of Opportunity

This call is repeated once a year.

Application Deadline

Applications open Aug. 1, 2023 and close Aug. 31, 2023.