2026 Annual Conference Grant
2026 Calendar
Who can apply
Eligibility. If selected to receive a SHRM Foundation Annual Conference and Expo grant, a member of the SHRM Foundation team will work with the recipients on Annual Conference registration only.. Please note, the SHRM Foundation does not reimburse for any fees or expenses incurred by applicants prior to being awarded the professional development grant. SHRM/SHRM Foundation employees or board members and the immediate family are not eligible to apply for SHRM Foundation Scholarships, Grants, or Awards.
About this opportunity
Annual Conference Grants Conference attendance allows people to meet one another, as well as learn and discuss issues and ideas relevant to their work. As such, members are encouraged to apply for SHRM Annual Conference & Expo grants. Eligibility To be eligible for an award, applicants must be ONE of the following: Employed (full or part-time) Unemployed and Full-Time Student Have a SHRM membership through June 30 of the year the award is accepted Not be registered for the conference Not have received a SHRM Annual Conference & Expo award in the past five years Selection Criteria Applications are reviewed and scored by groups of SHRM volunteers and are reviewed by staff. The review committee will select individuals whom they believe are most likely to leverage this learning opportunity. Th...