Open Call for Fall 2026 CSUBIOTECH Faculty & Student Travel Grants

Deadlines & Amounts:

Faculty Travel Grants - $2,000

·  Due Monday, October 5, 2026 by 5pm PT

Student Travel Grants - $2,000

·  Due Monday, October 5, 2026 by 5pm PT

NOTE: All applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation in advance of the deadline before they can be submitted.

CSU Biotechnology (CSUBIOTECH) is a committed network of faculty, deans and presidents representing the CSU’s 23 campuses. Together, their work champions biotechnology innovation and helps students embark on life science careers through experiential learning opportunities. CSUBIOTECH is dedicated to developing a diverse and professional biotechnology workforce for California and the global economy.

ABOUT:

Faculty Travel Grants 

The CSUBIOTECH Faculty Travel Grant Program supports CSU faculty travel to biotechnology- related professional meetings and workshops or to collect biotechnology-related data at shared instrumentation facilities or research sites. CSUBIOTECH defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology, and  welcomes and encourages applications from CSU faculty in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to agricultural science, business, clinical sciences, computer science, engineering, life sciences, math, and/or physical sciences.

The Fall 2026 round will support travel between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027.

You can find more information, including eligibility and application details in the competition RFP. 

Student Travel Grants

The CSUBIOTECH Student Travel Grant Program supports faculty-mentored CSU student travel to biotechnology-related professional meetings and workshops or to collect biotechnology-related data at shared instrumentation facilities or research sites. CSUBIOTECH defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology, and  welcomes and encourages applications from students in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to agricultural science, business, clinical sciences, computer science, engineering, life sciences, math, and/or physical sciences.

The Fall 2026 round will support travel between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027.

Student applicants must ask faculty mentors to submit their completed and signed proposals by Monday, October 5, 2026 by 5:00pm. 

You can find more information, including eligibility and application details in the competition RFP. 

APPLY: Visit the CSUBIOTECH Grants and Awards page to apply. All applications will need to be routed through SPF in advance of the deadline before they can be submitted. Applicants are encouraged to contact CSUBIOTECH with any questions at csubiotech@sdsu.edu

NOTE: If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact our Pre-Award Specialists Pia Gabriel at pg12@humboldt.edu, Kaz Wegmuller at kaz.wegmuller@humboldt.edu, or Jocelyne Takatsuno at jt366@humboldt.edu.