Purpose of the Fund
The APS Office of International Programs (OIP), in cooperation with the APS Foundation, provides the International Travel Fund to early- and mid-career APS members native to and working in developing countries. The fund's purpose is to support scientists holding post-graduate positions in their respective country that are confirmed to present and attend the APS annual meeting.
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Funds Available
FY25 Amount: $3,000 (two awards at $1,500 each)
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2025
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Eligibility
Membership in APS is required.
Applicants to have no more than 15 years of professional experience and are currently holding a post-graduate position at an established institution located outside of the United States. (Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows are not eligible to apply. )
Preference will be given to scientists in low-income and lower-middle-income countries included on the APS Developing Economy list but other higher income developing economies may be considered on a need basis. Applicants who have other significant support will not be considered for this travel fund.
Applicant is required to have an accepted abstract to Plant Health 2025 (oral or poster presenter), and have secured obtaining a visa to the United States. In addition, applicant(s) selected to for the travel fund are required to be registered by the June 6, 2025 presenter registration deadline for Plant Health 2025. Recipient(s) who are unable to attend the meeting will not receive travel funds.
Application Requirements
Application Letter (2 page maximum) explaining the applicant's involvement in national or international activities related to plant pathology, describing how attending the APS annual meeting will positively impact the applicants work, and describing the circumstances that make attending the meeting solely dependent on receiving travel funding. In addition, the applicant must indicate how they will obtain and secure a visa to visit the United States.
Copy of your submitted Plant Health 2025 abstract of original research pertaining to plant pathology. Applicants who do not submit an abstract or were not accepted to present at Plant Health 2025 are not eligible for travel funding.
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
Travel Budget outlining use of travel funds, including other sources of funds. NOTE approved usage of travel funds include expenses related to travel, lodging, and meeting registration fees to attend the APS annual meeting.
Letter of Recommendation (max 1 page) submitted directly by an APS member addressing the applicant's scientific merit, accomplishments in plant pathology, and financial need. The letter should address plans for attending Plant Health 2025 and their willingness to assist with hosting the applicant. Letter to be submitted directly using the Letter of Recommendation Form. Do not submit multiple letters of recommendation, they will not be evaluated.
Apply for Funding
Save all required materials into one PDF file prior to submitting your application.
Submit ApplicationSubmit Letter of Recommendation
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2025
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for funding.
Review Selection
Applications are reviewed and selected by a representative from the APS Office of International Programs.
