TRAVEL GRANT

for older scientists (40+ y) from developing countries

For many years, the WPSA Board has supported a travel grant programme for members 40 years of age and younger, to enable them to attend international WPSA-sponsored meetings in other countries. Application for these grants is open to WPSA members from developing countries. It is recognised that older scientists from developing countries, even those in relatively senior positions, frequently have considerable difficulty in finding funds to attend international meetings.

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Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered!

For many years, the WPSA Board has supported a travel grant programme for members 40 years of age andyounger, to enable them to attend international WPSA-sponsored meetings in other countries. Application for thesegrants is open to WPSA members from both developing and developed countries. It is recognised that olderscientists from developing countries, even those in relatively senior positions, frequently have considerabledifficulty in finding funds to attend international meetings. It is even more difficult for scientists in this age group whohave only recently obtained a higher degree. Because of the lack of available training opportunities, manyscientists in developing countries are near to 40 by the time they obtain a higher degree and be in a position to present their work at international meetings. The value of interaction with other scientists with similar interests andexpertise, is well recognised.

It is for these reasons that WPSA has instituted a new travel grant programme to assist older (>40 years) WPSAmembers from developing countries to attend and present a paper (oral or poster) at international meetings. Theprogramme is designed to provide some financial assistance, NOT to cover the entire costs of the travel to andattendance at the meeting in question. As a not-for-profit organisation, WPSA has limited funds to allocate towardsthe programme, which means that the number of grants and the size of the individual grants, will not be great.Successful applicants are encouraged to use the grant as leverage in application for additional funding from theapplicant’s institution or other bodies.The programme is competitive and applicants are required to provide information about their research, and currentstatus and about their planned contribution to the meeting in question, as described below and on the applicationform. Successful applicants will be expected to provide on their return, a brief report on the meeting and on thebenefits derived by their attendance.

All applications will be assessed by a travel grants assessment committee set up under the WPSA Board. Thecommittee will make its recommendations to the Secretary, who will advise the applicants in due course.

Application conditions
  • Applications must be submitted to the General Secretary, WPSA at least 3 months prior to the meetingthe applicant wishes to attend.
  • Applicants must have submitted an abstract or full scientific paper to the meeting in question. The paperneed not have been accepted for oral or poster presentation at the time of application to WPSA, but it willeventually require to be accepted before funds are disbursed.
  • A copy of the abstract must be submitted to WPSA with this application for funding.
  • A copy of the full application (including the abstract) must also be sent to the applicant’s local WPSA branch.
  • Minimum age of the applicant is 41 years at the time of application.
  • Applicants must have been a member of a developing country WPSA branch for at least 2 years at the timeof application.
  • No member may receive more than one “older scientist” Travel Grant. A member may be considered for oneof these grants if they have received no more than one of the “young WPSA member” travel grants.
  • Successful applicants will receive the funds electronically AFTER the meeting on receipt of a copy of theairline ticket AND a one-page report on the meeting and the benefits derived by the applicant fromattendance.
  • Successful applicants MUST have a bank account in a country to which the United States and/or TheNetherlands can legally wire money.
  • Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Application form must be accompanied by:
  1. A copy of the abstract submitted. A copy of the letter of acceptance (if you have not yet received such a letter,you can send it later).
  2. Budget request and justification form. Include cost of economy rate travel, food and lodging. Include an officialPDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or airline/hotel showing the actual costs of travel andaccommodation. Please note that conference registration fee and costs for the gala dinner will NOT be funded.
  3. Short Curriculum Vitae and photo (2-3 pages maximum

The completed application should be sent by e-mail to wpsa@xs4all.nl

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Name
Gender
Address

Information about the WPSA-sponsored event

Have you submitted a paper?

Abstract attached?
Has it been accepted?
Have you received letter of acceptance?

Budget for trip

See budget form below

Current status

Signatures

Clear Signature
Signature of applicant

Budget request and justification form  All costs must be in US$

Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or airline showing the actual costs of travel

Air Travel (economy)

(from, to, date, Airline, Flight Number)
(e.g. bus, taxi)

Accommodation (!! look for modest accommodation, conference hotels are often very expensive !!)

Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or hotel showing the actual costs of accommodation

Meals

(please note that lunch is often included in the registration fee)

Other funding

Other funding approved

Total Budget

Checklist (!)

  • Application form and budget form (please check all fields above)
  • Abstract
  • Curriculum vitae (max. 2-3 pages with photo)
  • Air fare quote and documentation
  • Accommodation quote and documentation
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Letter of acceptance of your abstract
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