Researcher Travel Awards
Apply for Travel Awards
In 2026, the International Society of Differentiation (ISD) will provide 20 travel awards up to $1,500 USD each to ISD members who are presenting their research at a professional society meeting/scientific forum related to cell and developmental biology.
Eligibility
- Travel awards are available for students and ISD members at post-doctoral positions who are confirmed to present (oral or poster) their research work in a scientific forum related to cell and developmental biology.
- Membership in ISD is required for both the applicant and their advisor/instructor. ISD offers free membership to students. Join ISD today!
Conditions of Travel Award
- Travel funds are used to offset the cost of travel/registration fees up to USD $1,500 for conference attendance, to be paid after the conference is concluded. Recipients must provide proof of attendance from the conference organizer to receive funds.
- Within 30 days after the event, the recipient will provide the final copy of the abstract of presentation to be posted on the ISD website.
- Recipients of travel awards who are presenting their work in conference are asked to display the ISD logo on their presentation slides, posters, and other presentations to acknowledge the support of ISD and to enhance the visibility of the Society. As appropriate, ISD support may be acknowledged in publications.
2026 Submission Deadlines
There are two application submission periods. Note only one travel award per lab will be given in any 12-month period.
- Round 1 Applications: accepted September 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
- Round 2 Applications: accepted March 1 - July 31, 20266
Application Submission
In addition to completing the online application form; the applicant is to upload a copy of the accepted abstract being presented.
Submit ApplicationSubmission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Review & Selection
Applications are reviewed and selected by a subset of the ISD Board of Directors.
- Round 1 Applications: Reviewed in March 2026 with travel award notices late March/early April 2026.
- Round 2 Applications: Reviewed in August 2026 with travel award notices sent late August/early September 2026.
Past Awardees
ISD is proud to support students and post doc researchers by providing travel awards to support their attendance at conferences both sponsored by ISD and other non-sponsored events related to cell and developmental biology.