Two of the expressed purposes of the North Carolina Entomological Society (NCES) are to encourage the preparation, presentation, and publication of papers and to encourage the association and free discussions among professional and amateur entomologists. To accomplish this goal, the NCES provides Travel Grants for outstanding students to attend professional meetings (virtual or in person), or to pursue other professional development opportunities.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a member in good standing of the NCES to apply and receive grant money.
• The applicant must not have received award monies from the NCES within the previous 12 months.

Award

Students may request up to $1500 to cover travel costs to attend a professional meeting or course, meeting registration, course registration, materials, etc. Funds must be used within 6 months after the award deadline to which you are applying.

Selection Process

After applications are received, a committee consisting of three NCES members (non-students) will review applications. Committee members will assess applications based on student qualifications, value of the development opportunity, and financial need. The committee will make a recommendation on whether the student should receive the requested funding.

Recipients will be notified via email once a decision is reached and the Travel Grant will be disbursed prior to the planned travel or developmental activity.

Reporting Requirements

Recipients should acknowledge NCES as an award sponsor if the development opportunity includes a presentation at the supported meeting.

Within one month of completing the travel or developmental opportunity, award recipients must submit all proof of receipts if originally submitting estimates. They must also submit, for publication on the NCES website, a photograph and short summary of the development experience (no more than 100 words).