Traveling Jam-Pot: Fund for Graduate Students

Every year ASECS members generously replenish the Traveling Jam Pot, a fund that supports participation in the Annual Meeting by ABDs and PhDs within a year of receipt of the doctoral degree. Jam Pot winners receive free conference registration and $300 at the expense of attending the meeting. The number of Jam Pot awards granted each year depends on the amount contributed to the fund.

Eligibility

• Only current members of ASECS are eligible for Jam Pot funding

Benefits

• Free conference registration and $300 toward the expense of attending the meeting

Application Process

• Applications for Jam Pot funding must include the following information:
  • Personal Statement (max. 300 words): In addition to explaining their financial need, applicants are invited to describe their academic projects, interest in the ASECS organization, and/or plans for participation in the Meeting (please be sure to include anticipated graduation date);
  • List of other sources of funding being sought and/or already obtained;
  • Budget;
  • Letter of support from a faculty member;
  • Abstract of paper to be presented at ASECS Annual Meeting; and
  • List of professional conferences attended in the past year and titles of papers presented if any

Note: Please submit application materials via email with the header “Traveling Jam Pot Submission” to the ASECS Business Office by 1 November 2020