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Travel Grants

The AABB Foundation is committed to supporting the development of future leaders and innovators in transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

Through its Travel Grant Program, the AABB Foundation helps students, trainees and early-career professionals attend the AABB Annual Meeting, where they gain access to educational sessions, networking opportunities and professional development experiences that support career growth and leadership development.

Available Travel Grants

AABB Foundation Travel Grant

Travel grant support is available for qualified applicants who are not eligible for other Foundation travel grant opportunities.

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Dennis J. Hlavinka Travel Grant

Designated travel grant support for early-career biomedical engineers developing innovative solutions to advance patient and donor care.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants generally must:

  • Be graduate students, residents, fellows or early-career professionals within seven (7) years of completing their terminal degree or entering their professional career.
  • Demonstrate interest and commitment to transfusion medicine or biotherapies.
  • Not be receiving another AABB or AABB Foundation grant or award during the same year.
  • Meet any additional eligibility requirements associated with a specific travel grant opportunity.

Application Requirements

Travel grant applications generally require:

  • Current CV or resume.
  • Personal statement describing financial need and how attendance at the AABB Annual Meeting will support the applicant’s professional development and career goals.
  • Any additional materials required for specific travel grant opportunities.

Donate to Help Future Leaders

Your generosity helps fund programs such as travel grants that give future leaders access to the AABB Annual Meeting, helping them build their careers, expand their networks and drive innovations in transfusion medicine and biotherapies that save lives.

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Establish a Travel Grant

Individuals, families, corporations, and organizations can establish a travel grant through the AABB Foundation to honor a loved one, recognize a distinguished career, support a specific area of research, or expand opportunities for trainees.

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