ACA Travel Grant Program

The ACA is proud to support student and early-career participation through a dedicated Travel Fund, established specifically to reduce financial barriers to attending our meetings. Thanks to the continued generosity of our members, donors, and partners, this fund has grown steadily over time—allowing us to award more travel grants each year and expand access to the ACA community.

These awards play a vital role in helping emerging scientists share their work, build professional networks, and engage fully in the crystallographic sciences.

Next Travel Grant Award Cycle: 2027

Process

To support student and early-career participation, the ACA offers travel grants to help offset the cost of attending the Annual Meeting. Because funding is limited, travel grants are awarded through a competitive review process, with priority given to applicants who will be presenting their work. Eligible applicants include students and postdoctoral associates within ten years of earning their Ph.D.

Applicants must submit an online travel grant application by the stated deadline to be considered for an award.

After the application deadline, submissions are compiled and forwarded to the ACA Education Committee for review and scoring. Each year, the ACA allocates a designated pool of funds for travel grants, and awards are made based on application scores to ensure the most effective use of available resources. Final award information is then forwarded to the ACA Treasurer for processing.

Award recipients are notified by ACA Headquarters via email prior to the early registration deadline. Applicants who are not selected for a travel grant will receive a 20% discount on Annual Meeting registration.