Braslau Family Travel Grant

The Braslau Family Travel Grant provides support for degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the US to attend an APS March or April Meeting. Established in 2016 by David Braslau, this grant honors his brothers Norman and Robert Braslau—both accomplished scientists with distinguished careers in physics and systems engineering. The Braslau Travel Grant helps students overcome financial barriers to benefit from the professional and academic interactions of a scientific meeting.

Eligibility:

  • Degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the US
  • Presenting research at an upcoming APS March or April Meeting
  • Underrepresented minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply

Award Range:

Grant amounts are based on the availability of resources, with special consideration given to students who lack personal or institutional financial support. Awards typically range between $500 - $1,000. Funds will be distributed after the meeting upon receipt of required documents. More details will follow once awardees are notified.

Application Materials:

  • Program information (students)
  • Department information (postdocs)
  • Title of abstract and summary of current work
  • Registration fee request
  • Advisor statement (include other potential funding opportunities available to the applicant)

If you have any questions, please email braslau@aps.org.

Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.