CERF 2025 Needs-Based Grants (NBG)

Eligibility  |  Application  |  Timeline  |  Questions  |  Contributions

Applications due 8 July 2025.

CERF is committed to making our 2025 conference accessible to all members of our community. We recognize that financial circumstances can create barriers to participation, which is why we're offering Needs-Based Grants to support travel expenses for attendees facing financial challenges.

These grants are specifically designed for professionals who lack employer travel support, have experienced job loss, or face other financial circumstances that would prevent conference attendance.

Applications are due 8 July 2025.

Eligibility

CERF 2025 conference attendees (non-student professionals)

Note: Students and early career professionals should apply for our separate Student and Early Career Participation Award program

Application Process

  • Check the NBG interest box when completing your conference registration.

  • Once you have completed conference registration, please fill out the Needs-Based Grant Form, also linked at the bottom of the page. 

  • You must be registered for the conference to apply.

  • If uncertain about attendance, select "Invoice me" during registration to defer payment.

  • Application deadline: 8 July 2025

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Timeline

  • Grant recipients notified by: 15 August 2025

Questions?

Contact CERF 2025 Inclusive Culture Committee(ICC) Co-Chairs:

We understand that requesting financial assistance can be difficult. All applications are handled confidentially and with respect. Our goal is to ensure that financial constraints don't prevent valuable participation in our community.

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Contributions

Donate directly to the fund today! Your voluntary contribution helps lower the barriers that impact participation and increase the accessibility to the conference. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support in fostering a more inclusive and accessible CERF 2025.

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