The Lymphatic Education & Research Network is offering ten $1,000 (U.S. currency) scholarships for young investigators (PhD students and postdoctoral scholars within the first 5 years after receipt of their PhD) to defray registration and travel costs associated with attending the 2026 Gordon Research Conference: Exploring Lymphatic Vascular Functions in Health and Disease. In addition, four Poster Awards (one $500 U.S. currency and three $250 U.S. currency) will be awarded for the top posters presented at the GRC.
Investigators are eligible for consideration if they are actively enrolled in a doctoral program, residency, or accredited program of postgraduate education in the biomedical sciences. To be considered for a LE&RN 2026 GRC Travel Scholarship, the following information is required:
(1) short abstract to be submitted to the conference (apply now)
(2) curriculum vitae or National Institutes of Health bio sketch including list of publications (include only in press and in print)
(3) narrative statement regarding the importance of your attendance at the conference for current and future goals
(4) letter of support from your current research mentor that includes his or her name, position, contact information, and email
(5) must be a current LE&RN supporting member in good standing through December 2026 or later (become a supporting member here)
Winners of a GRC Travel Scholarship, may be asked to provide a blog post summarizing the meeting and their experience at the event.
All required documents must be submitted to complete the application. Only complete applications will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the 2026 GRC Travel Scholarship, please contact LE&RN via email at LERN@LymphaticNetwork.org.
Application Deadline: December 8, 2025