Larry J. Young Memorial Travel Fellowship

In memory of Professor Larry J. Young’s profound contributions to the field of social neuroscience and his commitment to supporting early-career researchers, the Society for Social Neuroscience is pleased to announce the Larry J. Young Memorial Travel Fellowship. This fellowship aims to provide financial support to individuals who demonstrate both scientific merit and financial need in order to attend the upcoming Society for Social Neuroscience conference meeting.

Fellowship Details

Award Amount: Waiver of registration fee (up to $500 equivalent per awardee)
Number of Awards: Up to 5 fellowships will be granted
Deadline: August 1st 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Society Membership
    Applicant must be a current member of the Society for Social Neuroscience (or have been a member in the previous year).

  2. Abstract Submission
    A submitted abstract for presentation at the conference is required.

  3. Career Stage
    Preference may be given to early-career researchers, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

  4. Institutional Support
    Priority may be given to applicants who do not receive institutional funding to attend conferences.

  5. Impact and Financial Need Statement
    Applicants should briefly describe how attending the conference will benefit their research and career development.

  6. Post-Conference Summary
    Awardees will be asked to submit a short reflection on their conference experience. Select summaries may be featured on the Society’s website or social media platforms.

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/FKKibv7MEv2JxywQ9.
We encourage eligible individuals to apply and honor Professor Young’s legacy by continuing to foster an inclusive and supportive scientific community.
For questions, please contact s4sn2025@protonmail.com OR admin@s4sn.org