Support for attendance at the American Conference on Neutron Scattering may be granted for students, postdocs and junior faculty from US educational institutions. Limited funds are available for applicants from Canadian institutions. Support is granted at the discretion of the Neutron Scattering Society of America.

Only actual expenses will be reimbursed and no reimbursement will be made for increased costs due to late registration, etc. Lodging reimbursement will be for the conference rate at the conference hotel only unless a shortage of rooms requires use of another facility. Actual awards will be no more than the actual expenditures or the maximum award amount, whichever is smaller.

Applications can be made as part of the abstract submission. For full consideration, requests should be submitted prior to the abstract deadline, but late requests may be considered.

The NSSA is pleased to announce that a limited number of modest child care grants are available to NSSA members with small children who are attending the ACNS 2008 meeting. Grants up to $200 will be provided to assist with the additional child care expenses incurred in connection with bringing your child with you to the ACNS 2008 meeting or in arranging for childcare at home while you attend the meeting. Allowable expenses may include travel for you or your spouse/partner/caregiver, baby sitters, or day care. Pertinent receipts must be provided for all claimed expenses.

To qualify please complete the Application for Child Care Grant and submit it by fax or email to the number or address on the form. Applications must be received by May 2nd to be considered by a subcommittee of the NSSA Executive Committee. In the event that the number of requests for grants exceeds the funding available, preference will be given to applicants in the early stages of their careers.

For any questions, and more information, send an email here.