To be eligible for this travel award, you must meet the following criteria: •Be either a current or former SIP with a position end date that is within 2 years from the date of the professional conference for which you hope to attend. Example: If your end date was during 2022 (or later), you are eligible to apply for either ESA’s 2024 conference in August, or GSA’s 2024 conference in September. •Must present your SIP-related research project from your time as an SIP in our session(s) •Must have approval from the park supervisor/mentor to attend the conference and to present information related to the SIP project. •For GSA: Must have submitted an abstract to present at GSA. Any presentation format (oral or poster) will be accepted, but those presenting in sessions related to SIP will be given preference. Applications will be selected based on the following criteria: •The quality of the abstract •The quality of the essay Other criteria may also be considered, and preference may be given to people who: •Have submitted an abstract and received acceptance to present at ESA (or GSA). •Have not presented at a scientific conference previously. •Have demonstrated further engagement with the SIP program through the Affinity Groups or other activities. •Participation in SIP engagement activities (e.g. affinity groups, highlights, etc.) Requirements for the Travel Award: •Award funds may only be used to support conference participation at either ESA or GSA’s annual meeting. Funds may be used for flights, ground transportation, lodging, or to cover conference registration. Awardees must turn in receipts for reimbursement. •Travel awardees should wear their SIP logo when presenting. •Presentations must include all relevant logos (SIP logo and partner logos). Logos will be provided upon award acceptance.