2026 Travel Award
The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF) and The American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS) are pleased to announce that AAOGF will provide travel awards of up to $2,000.00 each to be used for the 2026 AGOS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC September 17 – 19. The home Department of each recipient must agree to provide the balance of support required for attendance.
Guidelines for Eligibility
- Application must have an MD or DO degree and must have successfully completed residency in OBGyn
- Full-time academic faculty position.
- Primary appointment in a Medical School Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in North America.
- Applicants may not be in subspecialty training.
- Applicants may not be an active candidate for membership in AGOS.
- CV indicating progressive scholarly productivity, substantial promise for future academic/ scholarly contributions, and potential for membership in AGOS.
- Recipients must commit to attend the entire meeting including all of the scientific sessions.
- May NOT be a prior recipient of an AAOGF/AGOS Travel Award.
- Current and former AAOGF scholars are encouraged to apply.
Application Packet MUST Include:
- Cover page including:
o Applicant Name
o Applicant mailing address for reimbursement
o Applicant Email
o Nominator Name and Email - Nomination letter by a member of AGOS
- An accompanying letter from the candidate’s Department Chair indicating that the balance of support will be provided by the Department.
- Current CV (including any prior and current grant support)
Following notification of awards, selected applicants must register for the AGOS meeting in advance. Registration fees will be paid directly by AAOGF as part of the grant. The amount of the registration fee will be deducted from the $2,000 award.
All applications must be received electronically by June 1, 2026. To apply, please upload application materials to SmarterSelect
Inquiries should be directed to Shelby Smiley, AAOGF Administrative Director.
Phone: (443) 640-1059 ext. 1253
Email: ssmiley@stringfellowgroup.net