Rising Star Travel Award
Apply for a travel award to attend US HUPO 2026, taking place in St. Louis, Mo, February 21–25, 2026. This award provides complimentary registration and up to $1,000 USD in travel reimbursement to assist with airfare and hotel expenses.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, November 21st at 11:59 pm PST
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- CNPN member
- Undergraduate, graduate student, post-doctoral researcher or early career researcher*
- Submitted an abstract for US-HUPO 2026 (submitted or to be submitted by Oct. 24)
*Early career researchers are defined as researchers within 6 years of the date of their first independent research-related appointment, taking in account eligible leaves (e.g. parental leave).
What’s the selection criteria?
To apply for the award, please submit the following information as one (1) pdf document:
- Half page statement on value of attending HUPO 2026
- Submitted abstract