Entomological Society of America Worldwide
2026
Information
The Lillian and Alex Feir Graduate Student Travel Award recognizes a graduate student working with arthropods on aspects of basic or applied physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology. The award includes a cash prize (based on earnings from the investment) and a plaque, and the winner presents at the Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology Section meeting of the ESA Annual Meeting. Nominees are judged on enthusiasm for attending the meeting, academic credentials, relevance of thesis research, and recommendations.
Benefits
Cash prize (based on investment earnings), plaque, and opportunity to present at the ESA Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology Section meeting at the ESA Annual Meeting.
Eligibility
All students using arthropods to study any aspect of basic or applied physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology for their Master's or doctoral research are eligible; the winner must be an ESA student member at the time of application. A student may re-apply but preference is given to those who have not previously received the award. Nominations may be made by anyone; a maximum of two self-nominations per year is allowed.
Application
Packages must include a CV, two letters of endorsement, a two-page student statement, and transcripts. Documents must be uploaded in accepted file formats. nominators and nominees must sign a professional conduct disclosure form.
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