Financial support is available from a number of sources to aid travel to major international observatories and research institutions.

The Gemini North Mirror Engineer John Filhaber inspects the reflective coating on the 8-meter Gemini North mirror on Mauna Kea. Image credit: Gemini Observatory.

• The ASA provides limited travel assistance to students to allow them to attend national and international conferences. Other sources of funds for student travel are also listed.
• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) - Access to Major Research Facilities Program.
• IAU Travel Grants Commission 46 (Astronomy Education and Development) - funds are available toward grants to qualified individuals to enable them to visit institutions abroad.
• Von Humboldt Foundation - granted annually to internationally recognized scholars for the conduct of research in Germany.
• Australian Academy of Science - visits to Europe - airfare and allowance, Ph.D. or equivalent required.
• Australian Academy of Science - visits to the USA, Canada and Mexico - airfare and allowance, PhD or equivalent required.
• Australian Academy of Science - visits to Asia (Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan)
• American Australian Association Fellowships- education fellowships for Australians studying in the US.
• Australian Bicentennial Scholarships/Fellowships - available for postgraduate students and academic staff to visit the UK for 3 months.
• American Association of Univeristy Women - International Fellowships - awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.
• Sigma XI - Grants-in-Aid of Research - undergraduate and graduate student grants to a maximum of $2,500.
• The RSSA maintains an excellent Student Travel Funding page with a listing of organisations, maximum grant amounts and deadlines.