January 2026 Travel Awards and Course Scholarships Application

There are multiple possible awards included in this application. Eligibility for the various awards is based on your position/title and institution. Each January/July cycle may offer different awards. Expenses and travel for these awards MUST be completed and paid by May 29, 2026. The following awards are:

Student-Postdoc Advisory Committee (SPAC) Course Scholarship

Course scholarships are sponsored by SPAC and are available to Fred Hutch graduate students, postdocs/research associates, and medical fellows. Scholarships are available for those who wish to further their training and can be on any subject that you can justify will further your career goals. The scholarships are for up to $1,500 or the cost of the course, whichever is less.

Student-Postdoc Advisory Committee (SPAC) Conference Travel Award

Conference awards sponsored by SPAC and are available to Fred Hutch graduate students, postdocs/research associates, and medical fellows. Travel Awards are available for those who would like to attend a conference but don't have the existing funds. Preference will be given to those presenting a poster or talk. The scholarships are for up to $1,500 or the cost of attending the conference, whichever is less.

(More information available on the internal website. If you have any SPAC related questions, please contact Amber Ismael at aismael@fredhutch.org.)

The Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium Trainee Travel Award.

This awards is available to postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical fellows whose faculty advisor is a member of the Fred Hutch/University of Washington/ Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium. Faculty members can be found on the Cancer Consortium website. The scholarship can be applied to registration, travel, and accommodation costs for any conference that will further their professional development. The award is for up to $1,500 or the cost of the conference, whichever is less.

(If you have any questions, please contact KC Cruz, at kcruz@fredhutch.org.)

Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

How long have you been in your current position?*

Have you previously received any of the following funding: (Please Indicate)*

Have you previously served as a reviewer for the following: (Select all that apply)

SPAC Travel AwardSPAC Course AwardN/A

If you served as a reviewer, please indicate the number of times?

Which are you applying for: Course Scholarship or Conference Travel Award?*

SPAC Course ScholarshipSPAC Conference Travel AwardFred Hutch/UW/Seattle Children's Trainee Travel Award

Which conference travel award are you applying for?

OET Conference Travel Award

Which conference travel award are you applying for?*

Fred Hutch/UW/Seattle Children's Trainee Travel Award

Was the research being presented conducted at Fred Hutch?*

YesNo

Name of PI/Faculty Advisor*

Primary email of your PI/Faculty Advisor*

In order to qualify for the Fred Hutch/UW/Seattle Children's Trainee Travel Award your faculty advisor must be a member of the Cancer Consortium. Please use the this link to verify.

Have you verified your faculty advisor's Cancer Consortium membership status?*

Yes, I have verified

Name of Course(s)*

0/100

Website with description of course(s)*

Please paste URL

Course Dates

MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY format

Is course access based on a monthly subscription?*

YesNo

If you answered yes above, what is the monthly cost and how many months are you requesting?*

If more than one, provide an itemized list, $xx.xx

Is the fee per course?*

YesNo

If you answered yes above, what is the cost of the course(s)*

If more than one, provide an itemized list, $xx.xx0/50

Total amount requested: ($1,500 max)*

If applicable, please provide an itemized list for any additional costs beyond the course registration or subscription fee.

If the total cost of attending the course is above $1,500, how will you secure the additional funds to attend?

0/50

Please provide a statement outlining how taking this course will help you achieve your current and/or future career goals.*

0/500

Graduate Students: Please justify why the course cannot be taken as part of your regular graduate training.*

0/100

Additional comments or considerations

0/200

List of all conferences that you have attended during your tenure, including month and year:*

Example: American Society for Cell Biology - Dec. 2019 Please mark N/A if you have never attended a conference0/200

Name of conference you wish to attend*

Conference website with description (URL)*

Please paste URL

All expenses and travel for these awards MUST be completed and paid by May 29, 2026, please confirm the dates of your conference.*

MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY format

Due to the current travel restrictions, presenting commitments are required. Select your participation level or anticipated level for this conference.*

If you selected "Oral Presentation" or "Poster Session", please indicate your confirmation status*

ConfirmedAwaiting Decision

If you selected other, please specify.

Please submit your abstract (500 word limit):*

0/500

Conference registration cost:*

$xx.xx

Please provide an itemized list with description and amount for your request.*

For example: Conference Registration $xx.xx, Hotel $xx.xx, Flight $xx.xx, etc.0/200

Total amount requested: ($1,500 max)*

If the total cost to attend this conference is above $1,500, how will you secure the additional funds to attend?*

0/100

Please provide a statement outlining how attending this conference will help you achieve your current and/or future academic or career goals.*

0/750

Additional comments or considerations

0/150

Additional Documents I understand that if I am asking for over $500.00 my PI will need to submit a letter of recommendation on my behalf. (Note this letter should address whether there is a lack of funding to the attend the conference if the applicant does not receive the award).*

I am NOT requesting for more than $500I acknowledge & want a reference from a different PI/Faculty AdvisorI acknowledge & my PI WILL NOT provide a referenceI acknowledge & my PI WILL provide a reference

Provide Recommender Name*

Provide Recommender Email Address*

If your PI will not be providing a letter of recommendation, please provide an explanation.*

0/50

I acknowledge that I may be asked to provide receipts for all costs covered by any Travel Awards/Course Scholarships listed in this application. International travel must be completed on a US carrier unless you have a waiver from the Finance Department. Flights are preferred to be booked with a Fred Hutch Travel Agent. Peer-to-peer lodging rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, or other peer-to-peer lodging rentals are not allowed and are not eligible for reimbursement. Additionally, there may be tax implications to receiving a Travel Award/Course Scholarship. The amount of the award may be added to the total wages of W2 tax form. In addition, I may need to pay Social Security Tax. This Social Security tax may be deducted from your next month’s paycheck after you spend the award. Additional documents such as W9 may be required in order to complete reimbursement forms.*

I acknowledge and agree with the statement above.

Travel Awards and Course Scholarships Application

Travel Awards and Course Scholarships Application

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