Travel Funding Opportunity
SPR International Early Career Funding to Attend the 2026 EUSPR Conference
September 15–18, 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Total Funding Available
$3,000
Awards Available
Two In-Person Attendees
About the Funding Opportunity
The SPR Board of Directors has allocated $3,000 to support early career prevention researchers attending the 17th EUSPR Conference.
The purpose of the travel funding is to enable SPR Early Career Prevention Network (ECPN) members to attend the conference and network on behalf of SPR, especially with other early-career prevention researchers.
Funding will support two early career prevention researchers attending the conference in person. Applicants will be selected based on how well their participation advances the program’s goals and makes effective use of available funds.
Apply by Monday, August 31, 2026
Eligible applicants should complete the online application using the link below.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- SPR membership: Applicant must be a current SPR member for January 1 through December 31, 2026. Those who join SPR now are eligible to apply, and their membership will run from January 1 through December 31, 2027.
- Career stage: Applicant must be an early-career professional, such as an Assistant Professor, Assistant Research Scientist, or equivalent, who is 1 to 10 years post-degree, or a student at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral level.
- Presenter status: Applicant must be a confirmed presenter at the EUSPR conference.
- Residency: U.S. and international residents may apply.
How Travel Funds Will Be Provided
Funds will be disbursed to in-person award recipients after they submit:
- A travel reimbursement request form
- Supporting receipts
- A brief report of 300 to 500 words describing their conference experience
Eligible expenses include airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and conference registration.
Questions?
The Society for Prevention Research is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation into preventing negative outcomes and fostering well-being for individuals, families, and communities. SPR also works to ensure that this knowledge supports a healthy and equitable society through research-informed and socially just programs, practices, and policies.
Contact Jennifer Lewis, SPR Executive Director, at jenniferlewis@preventionresearch.org.