2026 SAS Early Career Interest Group (ECIG)
Travel Grant Application
Background: The Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) Early Career Interest Group (ECIG) is a membership category to serve scientists who have graduated with their final degree (bachelors, masters, or doctorate) within the last ten years. The SAS-ECIG is a diverse committee that is dedicated to providing members with a unique experience to help promote and succeed in their career. Together, we aim to support the professional development of early career scientists through award schemes, travel grants, as well as opportunities in leadership, outreach, networking, mentorship, volunteering, formal certification, and employment.
The SAS-ECIG will award SAS Early Career Travel Grants to support registration and/or travel expenses for early-career scientists presenting spectroscopy-related research at scientific meetings held before the end of 2026. Grants will be awarded to an Early Career scientists who demonstrates merit in the field of spectroscopy and/or financial need.
Submission Deadline: June 20 (recipient notified by July 15)
Award:
Recipient will receive:
- $1,000 to support the cost of registration, travel, and/or accommodation to a relevant scientific conference (paid after conference attendance).
- One-year SAS membership.
- A feature on the SAS website as follows:
- Name, affiliation, abstract, and a brief bio
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an active Early Career member of SAS or apply for membership at the time of
submission. - Must have presented at a conference before Jan 1 2027, (i.e., by end of 2026).
- Must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the time of application and/or conference i.e., undergraduate/graduate students are ineligible for this award.
- Must be presenting research carried out as an Early Career scientist a conference of their choice, i.e. applicants who wish to present findings associated with their undergraduate and/or graduate research will not be considered for this award. Preference will be given to those who have submitted an oral abstract.
Application Requirements Checklist:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A single PDF should be emailed to [email protected] by Saturday, June 20th.
