Conference: Request for Travel Funds to IBC 2017; July; Shenzhen, China

国际植物学大会（IBC）是植物生物学领域最大的国际会议，也是同类会议中学科覆盖范围最广的会议。它为所有学科的植物科学家提供了一个机会，向来自世界各地的同行展示他们的研究，同时促进了交流和合作，这种交流和合作只能从此类会议上发生的那种个人互动和网络中发展出来。本提案将支持研究生和博士后参加2017年7月17-29日在中国深圳举行的第19届国际植物学大会。它将支持32名参与者。IBC每六年举办一次，在植物生物学内部和跨学科的国际交流中发挥着关键作用，同时也是建立国际合作的宝贵机会。在年轻科学家建立自己的职业生涯时，参与尤为重要。有机会接触到任何学科的众多科学家，为年轻科学家提供了无与伦比的曝光机会。大会每六年举行一次，这意味着对于大多数年轻科学家来说，在这些专业发展的关键阶段，只有一次参加IBC的机会。本提案的目的是为参加研讨会或海报会议的研究生和博士后提供奖励，使他们能够参加本次会议。

The International Botanical Congress (IBC) is the largest international conference in plant biology and extends the broadest disciplinary coverage of any such conference. It provides an opportunity for plant scientists of all disciplines to showcase their research to peers from around the world, while fostering communication and collaboration in ways that only can develop from the sort of personal interactions and networking that occur at such conferences. This proposal will support travel by graduate students and postdocs to attend the 19th International Botanical Congress in Shenzhen, China, July 17-29, 2017. It will support 32 participants.The IBC is held every six years and serves a critical role in international communication within and across disciplines in plant biology, as well as a valuable opportunity to establish international collaborations. Participation is particularly valuable for young scientists as they establish their careers. The opportunity to reach so many scientists within any individual discipline creates an unequaled opportunity for exposure by a young scientist. The once-in-six-years frequency of the Congresses means that for most young scientists, there is only one opportunity to participate in an IBC during these critical stages of professional development. The intent of this proposal is to offer awards to graduate students and postdocs who are presenting in a symposium or poster session to enable them to attend this meeting.