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