Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Spring 2024 Travel Grant
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering.
The travel grants enable student recipients to attend professional conferences to present their research. Recipients may use the grant for either virtual or in-person conferences. The Soffen Fund will award up to $1000 in total, with no individual award greater than $500, to cover expenses related to presenting research at either a virtual or in-person conference. The number of awards will depend on applicants’ needs.
The Spring 2024 Travel Grant application deadline is April 12, 2024.
Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits.
The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website: https://soffenfund.org
Questions regarding the application or application process may be sent to [email protected]
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