Applications will close October 16^th, 2024.

Criteria and Requirements

The AGU Biogeosciences DEI Travel Grants are reserved for applicants who identify as being from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds, have financial need, and who might otherwise not have the opportunity to attend the meeting. Qualified applicants will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

1. Are a current AGU member or will become AGU member upon receipt of the Award

2. Have submitted a Fall Meeting abstract must include abstract reference number in the application

3. Be the presenting author at the Fall Meeting

Top applicants:

1. Will provide diverse perspective and have been highly involved in DEI initiatives;

2. Will demonstrate how the meeting will benefit the scientists' career;

3. Will present research that is of broad interest to the biogeoscience community and impactful;

4. Will demonstrate that the award is important for the scientist to attend the meeting and that there is sufficient additional support to match this award.

Recipients attending Fall Meeting in-person

In-person attendees must provide documentation by November 2024 confirming that the US is authorizing travel from their home country. A grant up to $1,000 USD will be disbursed to reimburse costs associated with attending Fall Meeting. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, meeting registration, housing accommodations, travel expenses, visa fees, poster printing fees, personal expenses, etc. In-person attendees are requested to participate in the Biogeosciences Section-wide events at the Fall Meeting and will be asked to submit a brief written report after the conclusion of Fall Meeting.

Recipients attending Fall Meeting virtually

It is assumed that virtual attendees will have lower costs than in-person attendees however applicants may still apply for up to $1,000 USD for eligible expenses. Eligible expenses include purchasing or renting technology (WiFi hotspot, laptop, laptop accessories, computer software), transportation to access technology, housing to access technology, dependent care, unpaid leave/lost wages, etc. Virtual attendees are requested to participate in Fall Meeting program offerings, plus submit a brief written report.

Application instructions

To apply, fill out an application form by following the link below. The application includes demographic information, contact information, your abstract information, and a budget for how the funds will be used.

Apply here!