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TEE Travel Award Form

Due to funding limits, we are no longer accepting applications at this time

ESA is pleased to offer the Transforming Ecology Education to 4D travel awards to the 2026 ESA Annual Meeting – Ecology in an Era of Uncertainty.

To celebrate the 8 year anniversary of the implementation of the 4DEE Framework and the wrap up of the Transforming Ecology Education to 4D project, NSF funds are available to support educator travel to the 2026 ESA annual meeting in Salt Lake City, UT.

Who should apply

We encourage applications from educators who have incorporated the 4DEE framework into their curriculum or research, especially those who have published their modules or papers. All applicants must be able to provide examples of works that explicitly use the 4DEE framework.

Priority consideration for this award will be given to:

  • Applicants who have participated in past and current
    • 4DEE working groups
    • 4DEE or TEE committees
    • Faculty Mentoring Networks (and retreats)

Eligibility

Travel awardees must be current faculty members in an institution of higher education within the continental US.

Award details

  • The award will cover registration, hotel up to five nights (Sunday-Thursday), and a meal stipend of $86 per day
  • Registration and hotel will be arranged by ESA. You will be responsible for your own flights or ground transportation.
  • Additionally, ESA can cover dependent care costs up to $500 with documentation. Childcare is available on site and provided by Kiddie Corp. Preapproval is required.

Expectations

  • All awardees are expected to submit a proposal to present at the 18th Annual Resources for Ecology Education – Fair and Share (REEFS) at the annual meeting. These may be ideas at any stage of development. This is an opportunity to receive constructive feedback from your peers in a friendly, professional, and informal atmosphere.
  • All awardees are expected to attend a special session dedicated to celebrating 4DEE (date and time TBD, more details to come).

Apply by Thursday May 7, 2026 for priority consideration.
After this date, applications will be considered as funds are available.

Thank you for your interest in the TEE Travel Awards to the 2026 ESA annual meeting. We regret that we have to close the form for submissions. We have received many more applications than we have available funds. We hope you will be able to find other sources of travel support and hope to see you at the ESA annual meeting in Salt Lake City!