VPCAT Translational Science National Conference Travel Stipend
VPCAT Translational Science National Conference Travel Stipend
VPCAT Translational Science National Conference Travel Stipend
The mission and vision of the VPCAT Research Scholars Program greatly align with the annual Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Translational Science national conference. The VPCAT Translational Science Travel Stipend is an annual opportunity only available to current VPCAT scholars with accepted posters.
With its ties to the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), the ACTS Translational Science conference is considered one of the premier settings for dissemination of translational research. Taking place each Spring, the conference offers networking opportunities; workshops and presentations focused on over 10 translational science tracks; and discussion on best practices for clinical and translational research across academic, industry, community, and federal environments. We strongly encourage VPCAT scholars to take advantage of this opportunity to submit a poster to highlight their original research.
Through this travel stipend opportunity, the program will support $2,500 in travel expenses (e.g., registration fees and travel-related costs) for up to 2 current VPCAT scholars with accepted Translational Science posters. Please note that any additional remaining expenses above the $2,500 will need to be supported outside of VPCAT, such as by their Department/Division.
ACTS 2026 Translational Science Conference
ACTS Translational Science 2026 will take place from April 20–23, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI. Attendees will learn from experts in the field how to innovate translational science for research, explore research from a variety of fields of study, and build professional networks. For more information about Translational Science 2026, please visit their website.
How to Apply for the 2026 Travel Stipend
| By Monday, October, 20 2025 | Submit a Translational Science 2026 poster - Requires an ACTS online account |
| Email Erin Wachs confirmation of the abstract submission and a copy of the abstract submitted | |
| December 2025 | Upon notification of poster acceptance, email Erin Wachs a copy of the acceptance notification |
| January 2026 | Register for the conference - Once registered, please send Erin Wachs your registration confirmation email and an accounting contact in your home department/division - VPCAT Personnel will work with your accounting contact to transfer the $2,500 stipend to the appropriate account |
| April 20-23, 2026 | Attend the ACTS Translational Science 2026 at at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI. |
Contact Erin Wachs and Maggie Bowler with further questions.