TRAVEL GRANT

For young WPSA members and students (under 40)

The Association has funds set aside for a limited number of travel grants. These are to provide international travel assistance for YOUNG WPSA members (both scientists and poultry producers)  and STUDENTS to attend and participate in regional and global WPSA conferences. Application for these grants is open to WPSA members from both developing and developed countries.


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Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered!

The Association has funds set aside for a limited number of travel grants. These are to provide international travel assistance for YOUNG WPSA members (both scientists and poultry producers)  and STUDENTS to attend and participate in regional and global WPSA conferences.

application conditions

  • Applications must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the meeting. If a scientific paper or poster is the basis for the application, this need not have been accepted at the time of application but it will eventually have to be accepted before funds are disbursed
  • Maximum age of the applicant is 40 years at the time of application.
  • Applicants must have been a member of WPSA for at least 6 months at the time of application.
  • No member may receive more than two Travel Grants.
  • Successful applicants will receive the funds electronically AFTER the meeting on receipt of a copy of the airline ticket.
  • Successful applicants MUST have a bank account in a country to which the United States and/or The Netherlands can legally wire money.
  • Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Application form must be accompanied by:
  1. Either 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).Or

    One typed page clearly outlining how you propose to network at the meeting. Describe the feasibility of your plan and what you hope to gain. Possibilities for the plan could include names of individuals you plan to interview or conference attendees you plan to meet who share similar interests to your own. Networking plans must be made in advance and must involve individuals with whom you are not already acquainted.

  2. Budget request and justification form. Include cost of economy rate travel, food and lodging. Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or airline/hotel showing the actual costs of travel and accommodation. Please note that conference registration fee and costs for the gala dinner will NOT be funded.
  3. Letter of recommendation from a wellknown member of your WPSA Branch stating why you are a worthy candidate to receive a Travel Grant.
  4. Short Curriculum Vitae and photo (2-3 pages maximum).

The completed application should be sent via the form below.

application form

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Checklist (!)

  • Application form and budget form
  • Abstract
  • Curriculum vitae (max. 2-3 pages with photo)
  • Accommodation quote and documentation
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Letter of acceptance of your abstract
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If you don't have an abstract, please include one typed page clearly outlining how you propose to network at the meeting. Describe the feasibility of your plan and what you hope to gain.
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if you have not yet received such a letter, you can send it later
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Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or airline/hotel showing the actual costs of travel and accommodation
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Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or airline showing the actual costs of travel and accommodation
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Include an official PDF or equivalent document from a travel agent or hotel showing the actual costs of travel and accommodation
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
From a well-known member of your WPSA Branch stating why you are a worthy candidate to receive a Travel Grant.
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Max 2-3 pages

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