Auditory Perception and Cognition Society Travel and Membership Awards

Supporting Diversity & Inclusion in Auditory Science

The Auditory Perception and Cognition Society is happy to announce the third annual APCS Travel and Membership Awards to support diversity & inclusion in auditory science. We will award one undergraduate or graduate student from underrepresented populations broadly defined a stipend of $500 USD to support their attendance at our annual APCAM meeting. This award also includes one year of free APCS membership and APCAM registration. In addition, we will award free APCS membership/APCAM registration to up to two (2) additional graduate student APCAM participants. All participants with financial need, regardless of rank, are eligible for the free membership award.

Travel Award Eligibility

• Undergraduate and graduate students from populations traditionally underrepresented in academia (e.g., including but not limited to representation on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, disability, and those from locations outside the US) are encouraged to apply for the travel award.
• Applicants for the travel award must be the first author and presenter of a poster or talk submitted for presentation at the APCAM 2025 Conference.

Travel Award Recipients Receive

• Competitive travel award ($500 USD).
• Free membership to APCS for one year (including APCAM registration).
• A special notation in the Abstract Book indicating the honor.
• Honor that can be listed on the student’s vita.

Membership Award Eligibility

• Graduate students with substantial financial need are encouraged to apply for the free membership award.
• Applicants for the free membership program must be the presenter of a poster or talk submitted for presentation at the APCAM 2025 Conference.

Membership Award Recipients Receive

• Free membership to APCS for one year (including APCAM registration).
• A special notation in the Abstract Book indicating the honor.
• Honor that can be listed on the member’s vita.

Application Process

• Applicants must have had an abstract accepted for the 2025 Auditory Perception Cognition and Action Meeting (APCAM) conference;
• After abstract acceptance, applicants should complete the APCS Diversity Awards application also by October 25, 2025, including:
  • Abstract title of your accepted abstract for APCAM 2025.
  • Indicate whether you are applying for the membership award or the travel award (which also includes membership).
  • Personal Statement (300 word limit) - Please briefly explain how you fit the criteria for this award and how the award will help support your journey in the field of auditory science.
  • Contact information for someone willing to support your application for the APCS Travel Award (not required for Membership Award).

Process Overview

• Members of the board will review each nomination and make their recommendation to the Chair, who forwards the list to the APCS Board for final approval.
• Successful candidates are notified by the Society by November 1st.
• Recipients are not eligible for the travel award in the following year’s competition.

Member Support of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

These awards are made possible by the generous donations of members and meeting sponsors. Members may choose to donate a “gift membership” when they register for APCAM. Donors will be gratefully acknowledged in the conference program.