Division of Chemical Physics Travel Awards
APS Division of Chemical Physics New Investigator Travel Awards for up to $500 in travel reimbursement are available! These awards support travel for junior investigators to present a paper at a DCP-sponsored symposium at the APS Global Physics Summit.
Eligible expenses include conference registration fee, reduced rate air fare or car travel, childcare, and economy room and board for the duration of the meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants and their work must align with the following criteria for consideration:
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The work must be suitable for a presentation at a national APS meeting
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The work must also be submitted to one of the DCP-sponsored symposia.
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Priority will be given to DCP members.
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The award is intended to go to undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in the first few years of their independent careers.
Application Requirements
The applicant should submit the following material in a single pdf file:
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The abstract describing the work that will be presented in one of the DCP symposia at the APS APS Global Physics Summit.
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The applicant should state in which symposium the work will be presented.
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Please also indicate if the applicant and the faculty advisor (if relevant) are current members of DCP.
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CV of applicant.
Applications should be sent to: apsdcptravel@gmail.com, and if the applicant is a student or postdoc, their advisor(s) should be cc’ed.
Deadline
The deadline to submit your application materials for the 2026 Global Physics Summit is Oct 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET. Applicants will be notified of their status by the beginning of December 2025.
Any questions regarding the application process or eligibility may be directed to Mary Rodgers, chair of DCP Travel Awards committee.
Applications should be sent to: apsdcptravel@gmail.com, and if the applicant is a student or postdoc, their advisor(s) should be cc’ed.
Guided by our core values, APS encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professionals across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.