Scverse is offering travel grants to support underrepresented minorities and participants from low- to middle-income countries, including students, fellows, and early-career investigators, to attend our annual conference at Stanford in November 2025.

Who qualifies? Priority is given to applicants who have submitted an abstract and in financial need, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, underresourced institutions, or low- and middle-income countries.

What does the travel grant include?

• Conference registration

• Accommodation at the Stanford Guest House (or up to $1,000 for alternative lodging)

• Travel reimbursement: up to $500 for domestic travel; up to $1,500 for international travel

• Childcare support: up to $300 per day (contact [email protected] to discuss your needs and connect you with local services)

How does reimbursement work? Award recipients pay expenses upfront and receive reimbursement after the conference upon submitting original receipts and a one-page travel report. Advance payment is not possible.

Application requirements 

Please prepare the following documents:

• CV

• Letter of motivation explaining why you want to participate in the scverse conference (maximum 500 words)

Important dates
Application deadline: September 15th
Award notifications: by September 28th.

Questions? Contact [email protected] for inquiries about the scverse Travel Awards.