Applications for the 2026 WSN Student Travel Award are now open!
You can apply HERE
The Student Committee will supply 10 awards of $500 each for student travel to the 2026 meeting. Applications will close on August 8th, 2026, at 11:59pm. We have added some of the rubric information below. The application does not require abstract submission and we aim to notify awardees before abstract submission closes.
This award prioritizes first time attendees and first time presenters for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Rubric Categories
Domestic or international student
Detailed anticipated costs including distance of travel
Previous WSN attendance
Previous WSN presentations
Broader Impacts
University/Lab funding availability
Potential impact of WSN 2026 conference on career/professional goals
DEI involvement and experience
All funds for this award are raised via donations, silent auction, and raffle events at the conference each year.
Questions? Please email students@wsn-online.org to reach the WSN Student Committee.