Please note that you only apply for the Thomas A. McMahon Student Travel Award.

Purpose: Supports student attendance at FBS 2025 in honor of Professor Thomas A. McMahon.Award Amount: $500–$1,000 (based on travel distance).Funding: Provided by anonymous donors and FBG matching funds.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student member of FBG with a full-member supervisor.
  • Must be the first author and presenter of a submitted FBS 2025 paper.
  • A brief symposium report must be submitted to the FBG website.
  • Cannot receive both an FBG award and an ISB student travel grant.

Application: Submit via the FBS website.Deadline: February 16, 2025. Please address any queries to b.wannop@ucalgary.ca

Applicants will be notified by May 1st 2025.

Note: Plan travel at the lowest cost without assuming an award.

You must still submit your abstract(s) using the abstract submission page.

For the applications, the following documents are required:

• a copy of the submitted abstract in PDF version (same as for the abstract submission)

• planned total budget for the conference (including travel and registration)

• a  2-page CV of the applicant to include any publications

• a  letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor

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Applicant Details

FBG membership

Supervisor Details

FBG membership

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