ASPET Emergency Hardship Fund 

Award Description

These awards are for ASPET members who either: 1) were employed by the United States Federal government and lost their position after January 20, 2025; or 2) are a current Federal employee affected by a travel freeze. ASPET will provide paid registration and up to $800 in reimbursement for qualifying hotel and transit costs to attend ASPET 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Abstract submission is not required. Qualifying transit and hotel expenses are noted here. This award may be combined with other sources of ASPET support on a case-by-case basis. Please describe your circumstances in the application. For those affected by travel freezes, please verify with your employing agency that you could accept these funds before applying.

Eligibility

• You must have been an ASPET member in at least one of the following years: 2023, 2024, 2025
• You were employed by the United States Federal government and lost your position after January 20, 2025; OR you are a current Federal employee who is affected by a travel freeze
• All member types who meet the above criteria may apply
• Abstract submission for ASPET 2025 is not required

Application Materials

• A brief statement of need, including your employing agency and position title (250 words maximum)
• A current copy of your curriculum vitae as a PDF

How To Apply

• Access the Awards Portal HERE
• Click "Enter Now" and log in with your ASPET credentials 
• Click on ASPET Emergency Hardship Fund to apply 

Timeline

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a deadline of 11:59 PM ET on Monday, March 24
• Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Wednesday, March 26