Boster Travel Grants

We understand the challenges involved in researching non-model species and securing conference support, and we want to help.

Program Overview

Through the Boster Travel Grants program, Boster Bio supports researchers working on non-model species through quarterly post-event travel grants for international conferences. Researchers studying non-model species, that is, species other than humans, rats, and mice, are eligible to apply for travel and accommodation support after attending these events.

Rules

Application Timeline

Please review the timeline below to understand when to attend, submit, and expect quarterly review.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Check Eligibility: Confirm that your research involves non-model species, that is, species other than humans, rats, and mice.
Attend Conference: Attend an international conference within the applicable quarter.
Submit Documents: After the conference, send your completed application form together with proof of attendance and travel/accommodation documentation.
Quarterly Review: All eligible submissions received within the quarter will be reviewed at the end of that quarter.
Recipient Notified: The selected applicant will be contacted individually after the quarterly review is completed.
Grant Awarded: The selected recipient may receive a travel grant of up to $300 USD based on the submitted supporting documents.

Quarterly Review Schedule

Quarter	Conference Dates	Application Timing	Review
Q1	Jan 1 – Mar 31	After attending the conference	End of March
Q2	Apr 1 – Jun 30	After attending the conference	End of June
Q3	Jul 1 – Sep 30	After attending the conference	End of September
Q4	Oct 1 – Dec 31	After attending the conference	End of December

Applications should be submitted after attending the conference and must include all required supporting documents.

One recipient is selected per quarter. Award amount: up to $300 USD.

Required Documents

Completed application form
Proof of conference attendance
Proof of travel expenses, such as airline or train tickets
Proof of accommodation expenses, such as hotel receipts
Any other relevant supporting materials, if applicable

How to Apply

Download the application form from this page.
Attend the conference.
Complete the form and prepare all required supporting documents after the conference.
Email your completed form and supporting materials to info@bosterbio.com.

Applications should be submitted in PDF format whenever possible.

Download Application Form

Important Notes

This is a post-event travel grant program, not a pre-approval or advance-payment program.
Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
If a conference takes place very close to the end of a quarter, review and notification may be delayed.
Recipients are responsible for any applicable taxes.
If a recipient is a U.S. tax resident, a completed W-9 may be required before the grant is issued.
Boster Bio reserves the right to interpret, revise, suspend, or cancel this program when necessary.

Privacy Policy

Submitted materials will be used only for administration of the Boster Travel Grant program and will not be shared with third parties. At the end of each quarter, all eligible submissions will be reviewed and the selected applicant will be contacted individually.

Contact

For questions about eligibility, required documents, or submission timing, please contact info@bosterbio.com.

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