Program Description
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) offers travel awards to increase the participation of early-career undergraduate faculty, post-doctoral scientists or senior level graduate students interested in teaching careers in ASM's Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE).
The award is a $750 travel subsidy presented upon completion of travel and submission of receipts for ASMCUE travel, lodging, and/or registration expenses. Eligibility requirements are listed for two tracks of awardees. Preference is given for applicants who have not been previously funded.
Early-Career Travel Award for senior level graduate students, post-doctoral candidates and faculty teaching for less than three years:
Eligibility
- Be an active ASM member
- Teach an undergraduate microbiology course or participates in outreach activities related to microbiology
- Have an interest in pursuing a teaching career at an undergraduate institution
- Be in their first three years of teaching
Criteria for Selection
- Significance of teaching experience and/or outreach activities
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Potential to contribute and lead
- Commitment to education
Early-Career Travel Award for faculty teaching between four to five years:
Eligibility
- Be an active ASM member
- Present an abstract that has been accepted for the ASMCUE
- Have a full-time appointment at a 2 year college OR at a 4 year institution
- Teach an undergraduate microbiology course on a regular basis
Criteria for Selection
- Significance and originality of abstract
- Teaching excellence
- Potential to contribute and lead
- Commitment to education
Application Procedure
To apply for a ASMCUE 2008 Early-Career Travel Award , complete the application and submit with all required materials following the instructions outlined on the Application Form. The Application Deadline is Friday, March 21, 2008.
Application Form(pdf) 
Application packet should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- One-page statement describing what you hope to gain by participating in ASMCUE
- One-page statement describing your teaching philosophy or current approach to teaching
- List of previous experience working with students
- Letter of recommendation from an appropriate college or university official (department chair, dean, advisor or administrator) attesting to the applicant's demonstrated commitment and contribution to microbiology education
