Travel Awards

ECPN Travel Award

For early career researchers

The Society for Prevention Research ECPN Travel Award Program is now accepting applications online for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. All applications are due by Monday, April 13, 2026.

Program Purpose

The SPR/ECPN Travel Award Program is designed to provide support for students and researchers early in their careers to attend the Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be members of SPR. Applicants may submit membership applications at the same time as their travel award application.

Awards

Travel awards have typically been in the $250 to $750 range to be used toward expenses associated with attending the Annual Meeting, such as airfare, hotel, meals, and registration.

The ECPN Committee will make a concerted effort to notify applicants of awards via email by Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The Early Bird registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026. Please note that priority will be given to presenters of accepted abstracts.

Please note that eligible applicants may also apply for the SPR Minority Travel Award Program. However, only one or the other award, not both, may potentially be awarded.

Apply for ECPN Award

About ECPN

The Early Career Preventionists Network (ECPN) is a standing committee of the Society for Prevention Research. Each year, the ECPN plans several events and activities for the SPR Annual Meeting program. These include the ECPN Luncheon and session, two invited sessions that address topics of special interest for early career prevention researchers, the ECPN Social Event, and the ECPN Student Poster Contest.

All conference attendees are welcome to attend all ECPN events and activities. We especially encourage all ECPN Travel Award recipients to attend.

Minority Travel Award

For underrepresented researchers

The Society for Prevention Research Minority Travel Award Program is now accepting applications online for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. All applications are due by Monday, April 13, 2026.

Program Purpose

The SPR Minority Travel Award Program is designed to provide support for students and researchers of underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups to attend the Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens who are members of the following underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups: Black/African American; Spanish/Hispanic/Latino/a; Asian/Pacific Islander; American Indian/Native American.

Applicants will be selected by the SPR Diversity Network Committee based on need and whether or not the applicant will be presenting at the Annual Meeting. As always, special consideration will be given to those who are new to the field of prevention. Eligible applicants must be members of SPR. Applicants may submit membership applications at the same time as their travel award application.

Awards

Travel awards have typically been in the $250 to $750 range to be used toward expenses associated with attending the Annual Meeting, such as airfare, hotel, meals, and registration.

The Diversity Network Committee will make a concerted effort to notify applicants of awards via email by Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The Early Bird registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

Please note that eligible applicants may also apply for the SPR ECPN Travel Award Program. However, only one or the other award, not both, may potentially be awarded.

Apply for Minority Award

About the Diversity Network Committee

The Diversity Network Committee (DNC) is a standing committee of the Society for Prevention Research. Each year, the DNC plans events and activities on the SPR Annual Meeting program. These include the Diversity Network Reception and invited sessions that address topics of special interest for minority prevention researchers and researchers interested in conducting prevention research with populations diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, and culture, both within the U.S. and across international communities.

All conference attendees are welcome to attend all DNC events and activities. We especially encourage all Minority Travel Award recipients to attend.