Travel Awards

Congratulations to our 2026 Travel Award Recipients! All travel award applications are closed for ASPEN26.

Travel awards available vary by year. Please check back soon for Travel Awards for the 2027 ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference in Chicago, Illinois February 13-16.

The goal of travel awards are to provide clinicians with educational opportunities to further their knowledge of nutrition support, enhance their skills, and network with colleagues and experts from around the world.

See 2026 Travel Award Winners

Travel Award for Neonatal Fellows

This travel award is designed to provide education and training to four (4) current Neonatal Fellows. This grant will allow recipients a space to network specifically with peers in their area of practice, to grow their knowledge base, collaborate on research opportunities and increase their awareness of ASPEN and how it might support their practice and career.

Grant recipients receive recognition at the Neonatal Section Forum and up to $2,000 in reimbursement funds, to include:

  • Four nights lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel.
  • Complimentary registration fee for ASPEN26 (in person).
  • Complimentary registration fee for the Pediatric Preconference Course.
  • Funds remaining may go to additional travel costs.
  • ASPEN membership fee for new members

Sponsored by

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Travel Award for Pediatric GI Fellows

This travel award is designed to provide education and training to four (4) current Fellows with focus and primary responsibilities working with pediatric gastrointestinal (peds GI) patients. This grant will allow recipients a space to network specifically with peers in their area of practice, to grow their knowledge base, collaborate on research opportunities and increase their awareness of ASPEN and how it might support their practice and career.

Grant recipients receive recognition at the Pediatric Section Forum and up to $2,000 in reimbursement funds, to include:

  • Four nights lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel.
  • Complimentary registration fee for ASPEN26 (in-person).
  • Complimentary registration fee for the Pediatric Preconference Course.
  • Funds remaining may go to additional travel costs.
  • ASPEN membership fee for new members

Sponsored by

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Dietitians Travel Award

ASPEN26 conference and travel expenses of up to $2,000 will be awarded to five (5) registered dietitians with primary responsibilities in the NICU.

Reimbursement funds will be applied to:

  • ASPEN membership fee for first-time members
  • Registration for the Pediatric Preconference Course
  • Main conference in-person registration, travel costs, and lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel

Sponsored by

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Pediatric GI Dietitians Travel Award

Five (5) registered dietitians whose primary responsibility is pediatric gastrointestinal (peds GI) patients will be supported with up to $2,000 to attend the ASPEN26 conference.

Reimbursement funds will be applied to:

  • ASPEN membership fee for first-time members
  • Registration for the Pediatric Preconference Course
  • Main conference in-person registration, travel costs, and lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel

Sponsored by

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Travel Award for Pharmacists

Four (4) pharmacists whose primary responsibility is parenteral nutrition will be awarded with up to $2,000 to attend the ASPEN26 conference.

Reimbursement funds will be applied to:

  • ASPEN membership fee for first-time members
  • Registration for the Parenteral Nutrition Order Writing Course in 2026 (virtual)
  • Registration to attend the 2026 ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference (in-person only)
  • Travel costs (including airfare and transportation)
  • Four-night lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel

Sponsored by

Travel Award for Home Infusion Dietitians

Four (4) registered dietitians whose primary responsibility is direct patient care in home infusion will be supported with up to $2000 to attend the ASPEN26 conference.

Reimbursement funds will be applied to:

  • ASPEN membership fee for first-time members
  • Registration to attend the ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference (in-person only)
  • Travel costs (including airfare and transportation)
  • Four-night lodging at an ASPEN-contracted hotel

Sponsored by

Global PN Fellowship

Applications for the 2026 Global PN Fellowship are closed. Learn more about the Fellowship.

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