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CPI Travel Honararia Students 2024

Students pursuing their Masters and PhD in relevant scientific disciplines from across North America are encouraged to apply for the CPI Travel Honoraria program. Applications and poster and paper abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts, and a limited number of students will be selected to be CPI Scholars. Selected scholars will have the opportunity to showcase their research on polyurethane chemistry at the annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

2025 Travel Honoraria Recipients have been notified.

Eligibility

  • Students pursuing their Masters and PhD in relevant scientific disciplines, including but not limited to, chemistry and material sciences.
  • Applicants must sign the Copyright license form giving CPI permission to publish their work in the conference proceedings.
  • Preference will be given to first time travel honoraria applicants.
  • Students must submit the travel honoraria application and abstract* to CPI by 5:00 p.m. ET February 16, 2025.
  • Applicants must be able to attend the Conference and present their paper/poster.
  • Upon acceptance, applicants must complete all related paperwork in a timely manner. 

Benefits

If accepted to be a travel honoraria recipient:

  • Receive a complimentary conference registration
  • $1500 to offset travel expenses
  • Networking opportunities with professionals across the polyurethanes value chain
  • Attend technical sessions, panel discussions, and regulatory roundtables
  • Showcase your research to leading companies in the PU industry and learn about the latest breakthrough technologies.

Selection

A panel of industry experts and CPI staff will evaluate all eligible applications based on the impact on the polyurethanes industry and quality of the science and relevance in the industry.

Topic Areas for Papers and Posters

Papers and posters will showcase breakthrough technology in various topics. Abstracts must be new content, never presented before. View the detailed list of topic areas.