The Turbo Expo Early Career Engineer Travel Award is intended for graduate early career engineers working in industry, in government or in academia to supplement their travel funding to attend ASME Turbo Expo to present a paper which they have authored or co-authored. The purpose is to help young engineers maintain active and fruitful participation with the Turbo Expo community.
What's included in the travel award?
- One Complimentary ASME Turbo Expo Technical Conference Registration
- Complimentary hotel accommodation (Sunday to Friday)
- Up to $1,000 toward approved travel expenses
Eligibility/Expectations:
The nominee must have obtained their final academic degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, or equivalent degrees) in an engineering discipline related to turbomachinery after 1 January five calendar years prior to the Turbo Expo at which the paper will be presented. The paper being presented can be research results from work completed either while pursuing an academic degree, or after leaving school and entering the job field. Students, including doctoral research students, are not eligible for this award. Candidates are invited to disclose substantial career breaks, which will not count towards the five-year eligibility period.
Applications will be evaluated based on the individual's accomplishments to date (academic degree, previous publications, prizes and awards, patents, innovations in industry), the quality of the conference submission, and dedication to the field as evidenced by memberships in turbomachinery-relevant professional societies or relevant volunteer experience. We welcome applications from all candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups and those whose conference participation would otherwise be unfunded. The application should include a short justification for the requested financial support. Preference given to those who have not previously received this award.
Nomination Requirements:
The following items must be included in the application for the TEECE:
- Application form
- Current resume or CV of the applicant
- A succinct motivational letter (max 1 page) illustrating reasons that should lead to a positive decision by the selection committee.
- Any other document the applicant wishes to attach in order to support the application. Examples: Proof of outstanding awards, brief letters of recommendation, award/patent recognition, etc.
The selection committee rewards brevity: valuable accomplishments are self-explanatory.
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Deadline to Apply: February 2, 2026