All applicants must be GSA undergraduate members to apply.
Application deadline: September 21, 2026 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Letters of recommendation deadline: September 21, 2026 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Recipients may only use the award to fund their travel or registration to present at the 68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference, February 17-21, 2027.
The application form includes submitting a request for one letter of recommendation. The reference will receive an email allowing them to log in and upload their letter. You will receive an email notification when your letter of recommendation has been submitted.
Important Note: Awards are intended for presenting authors only, either a talk or poster, and are a maximum of $599 so that the awardee does not need to pay taxes on the award.
To start your application, click the green “Apply” button on the right.
For information on the award criteria, see the GSA website.
For questions about the application or technical issues contact: society@genetics-gsa.org.
Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award Fall 2026
All applicants must be GSA undergraduate members to apply.
Application deadline: September 21, 2026 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Letters of recommendation deadline: September 21, 2026 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Recipients may only use the award to fund their travel or registration to present at the 68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference, February 17-21, 2027.
The application form includes submitting a request for one letter of recommendation. The reference will receive an email allowing them to log in and upload their letter. You will receive an email notification when your letter of recommendation has been submitted.
Important Note: Awards are intended for presenting authors only, either a talk or poster, and are a maximum of $599 so that the awardee does not need to pay taxes on the award.
To start your application, click the green “Apply” button on the right.
For information on the award criteria, see the GSA website.
For questions about the application or technical issues contact: society@genetics-gsa.org.