ANS Conference Travel Grant

ANS is committed to encouraging all people to enter and flourish in the field of nuclear science and technology. In fulfilling this commitment, ANS will provide travel compensation of up to $1,000 for current student members, who come from backgrounds that have historically faced barriers to entry in STEM, to attend the 2026 ANS Annual Conference taking place in Denver, CO, May 31 - June 3, 2026.

The application is open to all student members of ANS, with consideration given to those from backgrounds that have historically faced barriers to entry in STEM, including students from working-class and rural communities, first-generation college students, and others who bring diverse perspectives to the field. Previous receipt of travel funding, though not a disqualifying factor, will be taken into consideration. Students who have received travel grants three times, are not eligible to apply.

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Guidelines and Requirements

Must be an ANS student member. We strongly encourage applications from students whose backgrounds reflect the diversity of the nuclear science and technology community, particularly those who have faced economic, geographic, or social barriers. This includes but is not limited to:

First-Generation College Attendees
First-Time ANS Conference Attendees
International Students
Students from Rural, Low-Income or Working-Class Communities or Backgrounds
Students from Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds
Students from Other Underrepresented Backgrounds
Students with Disabilities
Veterans

Amount

Our evaluators will review each candidate carefully, and notify recipients of the awards by May 15. Recipients attending the conference will be allowed to submit receipts of their travel expenses and receive reimbursement (up to $1,000).

Authorized travel expenses include:

Transportation for coach/economy airfare
Ground transportation and parking
Hotel stay during the conference
Food and Beverage (non-alcohol)

All applicants are encouraged to sign-up for the ANS Student Program to earn complimentary registration and maximize their travel grant.

Final Reports:

Within two weeks after attending the conference, grant recipients are required to submit both an expense report with receipts along with a grant report outlining the personal benefits received from the grant and from attending the conference. All reports should be sent to scholarships@ans.org.