Travel Awards
Students and post-docs who submit abstracts for the 2026 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference may be eligible to receive a travel award following review by the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG Program Committee. Travel awardees are selected based on the scientific quality of the submitted abstracts. Funding from these awards is meant only to defray costs for the meeting, meaning abstract submitters may need to obtain additional funding from other sources outside of 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ. Please also note that travel award funds will not be dispersed to awardees until after the meeting pending confirmation of awardee attendance.
91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG offers $500 travel award opportunities for a select number of outstanding abstract submitters that meet the eligibility requirements. These awards are non-transferable.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration the applicant must:- Be a student or post-doc who submitted an abstract for the 2026 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference.
- Be a current 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ member at the time of abstract submission through 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG 2026.
- Not be a previous recipient of a an 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ Travel Award within the last 3 years.
Submission Requirements To Be Considered For A Travel Award
- Abstract must be accepted.
- Curriculum vitae (CV), including research, teaching, outreach and funding information provided.
- Letter of nomination written by a professor, advisor, mentor, employer or director of the department provided.
How To Apply
Abstract submissions and travel award requests open April 1 and will close June 17.
You can apply during the 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀ BIG 2026 abstract submission process. While completing the steps to submit your abstract, select ‘Yes’ for the question ‘Would you like to be considered for a travel grant?’ and ensure you have uploaded all supporting documentation and meet the eligibility requirements outlined above.
Travel award decisions will be issued via email notification to presenting authors on or about July 1.