Meeting Attendance Grants

Apply for a Meeting Attendance Grant

  • Professionals: The application period is rolling while funds are available. Please check the meeting website.
  • Students: The application period coincides with abstract submissions. Applications will open in April 2027.
  • Biodiversity Scientists: Applications will open in April 2027.

 

Recognizing that inclusion is essential to excellence, the SETAC North America meeting attendance grants program supports the society’s mission and values by facilitating the participation of students and professionals at SETAC North America annual meetings. The SETAC North America grants program is overseen by the SETAC North America Board of Directors. The program provides waived meeting registration and a stipend to defray costs of attendance, for example, travel or dependent care.

Students

Students

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must be an active SETAC North America Student Member. 
  • Candidate must be actively involved in the SETAC North America annual meeting (for example, presenter or session chair).
  • Students are eligible to receive one grant every 3 years.
  • Students who receive the grant are expected to volunteer at the meeting.
  • Funds are granted after the meeting.

Application Instructions

SETAC North America students can indicate their desire to apply for a grant when they submit an abstract for the SETAC North America annual meeting. Grant applications have the same opening and closing dates as abstract submissions for the annual meeting.

Application Review Process

All applications are anonymized before review. Grants are awarded based on the quality of the abstract using this abstract rubric. Please note that guidelines for abstracts are advertised on the meeting website. 

Professionals

Professionals

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must be a SETAC North America Full Member including recent graduates and senior active members.
  • Applicants may request support for reasons such as job insecurity, unexpected changes in employment status, or dependent care responsibilities.
  • Candidate must be actively involved in the SETAC North America annual meeting (for example, presenter or session chair).
  • Members are eligible to receive one grant every 3 years.
  • Members who receive the grant are expected to volunteer at the meeting.
  • Funds, if any, are granted after the meeting.

Application Instructions

SETAC North America professional members (non-student members) can apply by filling out a form indicating reason for financial need, the type of support being requested (i.e., waived registeration and/or travel stipend), motivation to participate at the annual meeting, and a statement about meeting contribution.

If you think you are eligible and want to apply but don't see the application form below, please make sure you are logged in to your account. If you still don't see the application form, please contact the SETAC North America office, and we'll be happy to assist you.
 

Application Review Process: Grants are awarded based on need and merit on a rolling basis, as funds are available. First review will occur early July.

Biodiversity Scientists

Biodiversity Scientists

SETAC North America, in partnership with Global Vistas Foundation (GVF), is offering meeting attendance grants to support conservation scientists working in biodiversity hotspots, particularly those based in low- and middle-income economies, as classified by the World Bank. The grants provide recipients an opportunity to share their work and engage with the scientific community at the SETAC North America annual meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must be first authors of research focused on environmental protection, conservation or conservation education.
  • Candidates must present their work at the annual meeting and commit to attending the full conference.
  • Students, postdocs and early- and mid-career scientists may apply.

SETAC will select winners by reviewing submitted abstracts using a standard scoring rubric. The grant includes economy-class travel, 4–5 nights of lodging, a stipend for expenses (e.g., meals) and meeting registration. The grant reimbursements will occur at or after the conference only.

Application Instructions

To apply, please log in to your account to access the application form below during the application period. If it does not appear, please contact the SETAC North America office.

 

Financing

The number of meeting attendance grants available per year is contingent on the SETAC North America annual meeting budget, which considers income and expense projections for the following year. Income sources supporting the grant program include registration fees, exhibitor fees, external grants, and sponsor and supporter donations, including the SETAC North America Endowment Fund.

For further information, please contact [email protected].