Tethys Summit 2025: Travel Grant Program

The Tethys Summit 2025 Travel Grant Program is designed to foster inclusivity, global collaboration, and knowledge exchange by enabling broader participation in the Tethys Summit. This program offers financial support to individuals who would otherwise face barriers to attending the Summit, particularly users and contributors to the Tethys Platform and/or GEOGLOWS open-source ecosystems.

Objectives

  • Promote diversity and inclusivity within the Tethys Platform and GEOGLOWS communities.
  • Support international and underrepresented participants in attending and contributing to the Summit.
  • Strengthen the Tethys and GEOGLOWS open-source ecosystems through expanded global engagement.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Active engagement with the Tethys Platform or GEOGLOWS—this includes developers, users of Tethys or GEOGLOWS applications, contributors to documentation or outreach, or members of the broader Tethys and GEOGLOWS open-source ecosystems.
  2. Demonstrated financial need, particularly those from under-resourced institutions or countries.
  3. Intended participation in the Summit, including a brief plan for how attendance will benefit the applicant and the community (e.g., giving a talk, participating in a workshop, networking to build collaborations).
  4. Willingness to contribute to the Tethys Platform and/or GEOGLOWS ecosystems after the event (e.g., blog or social media post, contribution to the project(s), lead a workshop or tutorial at home, host a webinar, or mentorship activities).

Award Coverage

Travel grants may be used to cover some or all of the following travel expenses associated with attending the Tethys Summit:

  • Round-trip airfare or transportation costs (note: air travel is subject to the Fly America Act)
  • Lodging during the event
  • Per diem or meal stipends
  • Summit registration fees

Application Process

Applicants will submit:

  • A short personal statement (max 2000 characters) describing their involvement with Tethys Platform and/or GEOGLOWS, financial need, and proposed participation.
  • A resume or CV highlighting relevant experience and contributions.
  • A brief letter of support from a collaborator, supervisor, or project partner (optional but encouraged).

Selection Criteria

Grants will be awarded based on:

  • Contribution to or engagement with the Tethys Platform and/or GEOGLWOS ecosystems
  • Financial need
  • Potential impact of Summit attendance on the applicant and the community
  • Geographic and institutional diversity

Deadlines

  • Open application period: March 31, 2025 – May 4, 2025
  • Application evaluation period: May 5, 2025 – May 16, 2025
  • Applicants Notified: May 19, 2025

How to Submit an Application

Submit your application using the link below by midnight (submitter’s time) on May 4, 2025:

Travel Grant Program Application – Tethys Summit 2025

This travel grant program is made possible by the National Science Foundation under the POSE Phase II award #2303756: Establishing an Open-Source Ecosystem for Tethys Platform.