For the 2026 Virtual Symposium, the International Branch will offer up to 10 grants:
- Five (5) grants for students (currently enrolled full-time) &
- Five (5) grants for researchers who are experiencing financial hardship
Applicants do not need to be members of ESA and can be located in any country worldwide. The purpose of the grant is to allow recipients to present a virtual poster or pre-recorded oral presentation who otherwise would be unable to do so. The International Branch will cover the cost of submission ($30 poster; $50 oral presentation) for the grant winners.
Application link coming soon
The deadline to apply will be February 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the Governing Board of the International Branch and winners will be notified no later than February 27, 2026.
For any additional questions regarding the grant, please reach out to Jessica N. Awad.