2026 Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science

The Physicians Committee’s ERA21 travel awards are designed to support researchers using human-based nonanimal methods. 

These awards are available to undergraduate and graduate students and early-career scientists within eight years of receiving their PhD. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis, for example, if applicants are changing career directions. If you are an exception, please include your reasoning as part of your personal statement. 

Application Requirements

• Summer Immersion application and all travel award questions

Important Information

• Recipients agree to provide material for promotion, such as photos and answers to questions about their research, the award, and how it helps them in their career.
• Recipients may have the option to contribute a short blog, article, or social media video to be featured on the Physicians Committee website about their research, experience at the conference, and how opportunities like travel awards help awardees to pursue a career using nonanimal methods.
• Recipients recognize that ERA21 travel awards are intended to be used toward conference registration fees and actual travel costs for accommodations and transport. Receipts will be required to process reimbursements.

More travel award opportunities coming soon!