Cleary Travel Award
Travel Grants for Postdoctoral Scholars
The Cleary Travel Award
The Cleary Travel Award will provide broad and lasting value to our predoctoral and postdoctoral immunology community.
Participation in field-specific conferences is a vital element of professional training, offering trainees the chance to:
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Develop and present cutting-edge research.
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Hone science communication skills.
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Build the professional networks essential for competitive careers in science.
By subsidizing these opportunities, the CFI ensures that our trainees continue to showcase the University of Minnesota’s innovative research on national and international stages.
2026 Award Information
We are pleased to announce the following recipients of the Cleary Award for the March 2026 cycle:
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Grant Hickok – MICaB PhD Student (PI: Ingunn Stromnes)
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Caleb Kim – MICaB PhD Student (PI: Thomas Griffith)
Application Details
The award provides $1,000 to facilitate registration and travel booking for qualified trainees. There are two competition cycles each year, with deadlines on March 1 and September 1.
| Category | Requirements & Criteria |
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| Eligibility | PhD Students or Postdoctoral Scholars; Faculty advisor must be |
| Application Materials | CV, Conference details, Abstract, and a 1-2 sentence career benefit statement. |
| Post-Award Requirements | Proof of attendance, acknowledgement of the Cleary Travel Award, and submission of receipts. |
Next Deadline: September 1, 2026
Please direct questions to: [email protected]