About the Manrao-Rastogi Travel Awards for Young Scientists

Generously funded by Suraj Manrao and Vinit Rastogi.

Dr. Manrao is a longtime supporter of young researchers at the ENC. This new initiative with Dr. Rastogi is envisioned to specifically support Indian students and postdocs with costs associated with conference attendance.

Four awardees will be selected to receive $500 stipend to support attendance at the ENC. Award may be used to pay for registration, travel, or hotel. 

Applicant Eligibility

• Applicant must be an Indian postdoctoral fellow or graduate student at the time of conference. 
• Applicant must submit an abstract for the ENC meeting (separate from application). 
• Complete the online application by the January 10 deadline.
• Letter of support from professor or advisor sent to enc@enc-conference.org by the January 10 deadline.

2024 Recipients

Fatema Bhinderwala Postdoctoral Fellow University of Pittsburgh

Ritik Modi Graduate Student George Mason University

Arka Prabha Ray Graduate Student University of Florida