Basic Scientist Travel Stipends
Ten $1,000 Basic Scientist travel stipends are available. The travel stipends will be allocated based on need. The assessment will be made by the Chair of the Basic Science Committee and reviewed by the SMSNA Executive Committee. To be eligible for the travel stipend, one must meet the criteria below. Please note that best abstract award winners are not eligible to receive a travel stipend.
Applicants must:
- Have submitted an abstract for the meeting.
- Be registered for the meeting (no balance due).
- Provide written proof* of PhD or other degree.
- Provide a short explanation of the need for the travel stipend.
- Be an SMSNA member in good standing.
*Written proof: a letter from the department where the individual is employed stating he/she has a PhD or other degree and works at the institution.
RN/NP/PA Travel Stipends
Ten $500 travel stipends are available for RN/NP/PAs. The travel stipends will be allocated based on need. The assessment will be made by the Chair of the APN/PA Committee and reviewed by the SMSNA Executive Committee. Stipends are available to first-time attendees only until September 15, 2017. After September 15, 2017, the remaining stipends will be available to first-time and returning attendees, based on need. To be eligible for a RN/NP/PA travel stipend, one must meet the criteria below.
Applicants must:
- Be registered for the meeting (no balance due).
- Provide written proof* of RN, NP, PA or other degree.
- Provide a short explanation of the need for the travel stipend.
- Be an SMSNA member in good standing.
*Written proof: a letter from the department where the individual is employed stating he/she has an RN, NP, PA or other degree and works at the institution.
Travel Stipends for Mental Health Professionals
Ten $500 travel stipends are available for mental health professionals (PhD or master level social workers or therapists). The travel stipends will be allocated based on need. The assessment will be made by the Chair of the Mental Health Committee and reviewed by the SMSNA Executive Committee. Stipends are available to first-time attendees only until September 15, 2017. After September 16, 2017, the remaining stipends will be available to first-time and returning attendees. To be eligible for a Mental Health Professional travel stipend, one must meet the criteria below.
Applicant must:
- Be registered for the meeting (no balance due).
- Provide a copy of his/her license as a mental health professional.
- Provide a short explanation of the need for the travel stipend.