Do you need financial support to participate in ScienceWriters2026 in person or virtually? You can apply for a grant to increase internet bandwidth, offset travel costs, buy a headset or other equipment, and/or help with caregiving costs (including, but not limited to, childcare and elder care). Awardees also will receive complimentary meeting registration. In exchange, awardees will be asked to submit a short write-up of a conference session, take event photos, or post to social media.

The grants will reimburse up to $1,200 in expenses for in-person attendees and up to $100 in expenses for virtual attendees. You may apply before you have made a final decision about in-person vs. virtual attendance. Applicants from all career stages are welcome, as are international applicants; those applying for travel assistance should already have permission to travel to the U.S. (e.g. an existing visa).

You do not need to be an NASW member to apply. Non-member awardees who are eligible for student or regular membership will receive a complimentary membership. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received one of these grants, applicants who have lost employment or had a significant financial hardship in the last year, and applicants who have participated in the Perlman mentoring program, especially those who received a Perlman award.