AChemS Travel Fellowships for Diversity
AChemS is pleased to announce the availability of travel fellowships for under-represented individuals interested in the chemical senses. The fellowships, funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, covers the cost of travel, meals, lodging, and registration to attend the annual meeting of AChemS. Members of African-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, Pacific Islander, or other ethnic or racial groups under-represented in chemosensory research, as well as those with a disabilty will be considered. Applicants need not be AChemS members, but must be student U.S. citizens. Undergraduates, Graduate students and post-docs are eligible for the fellowship. Awardees will be selected according to their academic background, experience, and research interests.

2010 Travel Fellowships for Diversity Committee:
Kennedy Wekesa
Julie Mennella
Nirupa Chaudhari 

How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a complete cover sheet (click here), curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation. Please submit these items electronically to: info@achems.org.

Submissions must be received by January 3, 2011.