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Affording travel: The Ultimate resource for student travel grants and scholarships

Published by libby marcouillier on may 7, 2024 may 7, 2024.

Travel is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to expand their horizons and skillsets. Traveling for educational and business related pursuits helps future young professionals network and gain a better understanding of their potential career path. Study abroad falls within this category of educational travel too. It can be great for students wanting to experience a new culture or learn about their major from another perspective. Yet, travel for these educational opportunities isn’t often cheap. Especially when you must pay for program or conference fees on top of regular travel expenses. That’s where travel grants and scholarships come in to help.

About travel grants and scholarships

Travel grants and scholarships play a vital role in facilitating educational experiences for students around the world. These financial aids are specifically designed to alleviate the burden of travel expenses associated with academic pursuits such as attending conferences, conducting research, or participating in study abroad programs. By providing funding for travel-related costs, these grants and scholarships enable students to broaden their horizons, gain valuable skills and knowledge, and connect with peers and professionals in their fields of interest. Whether offered by educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or private companies, travel grants and scholarships open doors to transformative learning opportunities that might otherwise be financially out of reach for many students.

Why do companies give out travel scholarships?

Companies offer travel scholarships for various strategic reasons that align with their overarching goals and values. Some see scholarships as an investment in talent, aiming to support promising students who demonstrate potential in specific fields of interest. By providing financial assistance for educational travel, companies contribute to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Travel scholarships serve as a means to promote education and training. They encourage students to pursue valuable learning experiences such as conferences, workshops, and study abroad programs.

Other companies recognize the opportunity to enhance their brand visibility and reputation through scholarship programs. Offering these resources helps with positioning themselves as socially responsible organizations committed to youth development and education. By supporting students’ travel experiences, companies foster innovation and collaboration within their industries, potentially leading to new partnerships and market insights.

Scholarships can also be used as a recruitment tool. They allow companies to engage with students early in their academic journeys and identify potential future employees who align with their values. Incorporating corporate social responsibility initiatives, some companies prioritize diversity and inclusion by offering scholarships to underrepresented groups or students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This helps to address barriers to access and fosters a more diverse talent pool. In essence, travel scholarships represent a multifaceted approach for companies to invest in education, talent development, brand building, and social responsibility. Combined, these ultimately contribute to the long-term success of industries and communities.

Where can I get a travel grant or scholarship?

There are plenty of places you can find grant opportunities. These include:

College/university’s financial aid office

Start by contacting your college or university’s financial aid office. They often have information about institutional scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities available to students, including those for travel purposes. Whether your your university has any in-house scholarships to give out will depend on your school. Some do and some do not. However, it’s likely that they will at least be able to guide you towards other resources, including websites, local organizations, or companies.

Scholarship websites

There are many online platforms and databases that compile information about scholarships, including those for student travel. Sites like Scholarships.com , Fastweb , or the College Board’s scholarship search are excellent tools to finding tons of scholarship opportunities. These websites allow you to search for scholarships based on various criteria. Search criteria can include your field of study, academic achievements, and travel plans. This means you can find scholarships to help with your usual tuition and also scholarships to help fund that study abroad trip or other educational endeavor.

Professional associations or organizations

Many professional associations and organizations offer travel grants and scholarships to students pursuing studies or research in specific fields. Explore the websites of relevant associations or inquire with professors in your department to learn about such opportunities. For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) offers travel grants and scholarships for psychology students to attend conferences, present research, or participate in other educational activities related to the field of psychology.

Government agencies or Nonprofit organizations

Government agencies, both at the federal and state levels, as well as nonprofit organizations, sometimes offer travel grants and scholarships to support educational initiatives. You should check with organizations related to your field of study or interests for potential funding opportunities. An example of an agency would be the Fulbright Program which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. They offer various scholarships and grants for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international educational and cultural exchange programs, including opportunities for travel and research abroad.

Study abroad offices

If you’re interested in studying abroad, your college or university’s study abroad office may offer information about scholarships and grants specifically for international travel and study programs. Outside your educational institution, you could also look into various study abroad-focused organizations. An example would be the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program which is funded by the U.S. Department of State. They provide scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or internships abroad. The scholarship aims to support diverse students in their study abroad experiences.

Research funding opportunities

If you’re involved in research projects, consider looking for funding opportunities from research grants or foundations that support student research and travel. The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers grants and fellowships to support research and education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This includes funding for travel-related expenses associated with research projects, conferences, workshops, and other collaborative activities.

Social media and your own network

Joining online communities and forums related to your field of study or interests can sometimes lead to discovering lesser-known travel grant opportunities shared by fellow students or professionals. Be sure to reach out to people you know too. You never know who may have insights into a random opportunity that you might not have otherwise heard of. Your networking abilities can be hugely important to landing internships, jobs, grants, etc.

Local community organizations and businesses

Some local community organizations, businesses, or philanthropic foundations may offer scholarships or grants to support students from the area in pursuing educational travel experiences. This, of course, depends on where you live and what your local community is like. So you may have to do some digging. Try searching by your town, county, state, and region. Then search for the closest city and the closest major city area to help expand your chances of finding opportunities.

Tips for travel grant and scholarship applications

If you want to earn yourself a grant or a scholarship you need to have a strong application. Your application must stand out amongst all the others that are submitted. It should demonstrate why you should receive the finances versus anyone else. But you also won’t want to portray yourself as whiney, negative, or lacking professionalism. Use these quick dos and don’ts to guide your application process.

• Research extensively : Look around for all the scholarship and grant opportunities you can find. The more you apply for, the better your odds. Also be sure to thoroughly research the organization your applying to. This level of research will help you tailor your application to match what values they believe in.
• Start early : This will help you manage your time so you aren’t submitting rushed work right before the deadline. Or worse, missing the deadline altogether.
• Read instructions carefully : Nothing will hurt your chances more of winning the financial aid than submitting an application that didn’t follow the instructions they laid out. Following instructions shows that you are detail-oriented, a good reader, and a good listener. Not following instructions showcases you as being careless or not thinking.
• Customize and highlight : While oftentimes the barebones basics of applications can be applied to multiple application processes, you don’t want your entire application to be so generic that it could be used for any organization. You’ll stand out as a much better candidate if you tailor each application to highlight your unique qualities that align to that specific application’s prompts or that organization generally.
• Proofread : Be thorough and take the time to review all your materials before submitting. Maybe even enlist the eyes of a friend or family member to read things over and make sure it looks good. Ensure that all your materials are clear, concise, coherent, and accurate. Check for spelling and grammar errors, too.

Don’ts

• Miss the deadline : This is at the top of the don’ts list because it is quite literally the one thing you really cannot do. If you miss the deadline, it’s too late and you’ve missed your chance to apply.
• Exaggerate, lie, or be too negative : Besides being unethical, you shouldn’t lie in your application because you don’t know what amount of fact checking they will do. You might think it will make you stand out and look better to say you once won a prestigious award. But when they request proof, you’ll be out of the running when they find out you lied. Honesty and integrity are paramount in scholarship applications.
• Submit bad writing : Not everyone is great at writing and that’s totally okay. Your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect! However, it’s important that you show professionalism by submitting writing that is free of grammar or punctuation errors, does not use slang, and actually makes sense. Do not submit work that was written by AI. It might seem like a quick cheat to get the work done fast, but it’s not hard to tell the difference between the average person’s word choice and the words those sites tend to choose.
• Use a negative tone : Avoid conveying a negative attitude or tone in your application materials. Instead, focus on highlighting your strengths, achievements, and aspirations in a positive and optimistic manner.
• Disregard criteria : Every application process has its own set of requirements so it’s important you include everything they ask for. Some things you might expect to see asked for include letters of recommendation, a transcript, portfolio, essay, or various answers to writing prompts. Forgetting to include something asked for is a quick way to remove yourself from consideration for the financial aid.

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Google Travel and Conference Grants

At Google, we believe a diversity of attributes, experiences, and perspectives are needed to build tools that can change the world. Everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a career in computer science and technology, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability or military service. To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in computer science from attending leading tech conferences, we're excited to offer Google Travel and Conference Grants for selected conferences in Computer Science and related fields. Grants are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology (including, but not limited to, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, persons with disabilities, women and veterans), in Europe for women in technology, in India and in Africa for students who have their research papers accepted at top-tier conferences in Computer Science and related areas.

To encourage attendance at technical conferences, Google will provide selected recipients:

• Free conference registration
• North America: A $500 reimbursement to retroactively be used toward airfare and accommodation costs (will be awarded after the conference)
• Europe: Up to 1000 EUR towards travel and accommodation costs (will be paid after the conference)
• India: An award in the range of $1000 - $3,000 that will cover conference registration, travel, accommodation and other related expenses.
• Africa: An award in the range of $1000 to $3000 that will cover conference registration, travel, accommodation and related expenses. Grant amount depends on cost for the international conference.​
• Japan & South Korea: Up to $3000 towards air tickets and lodging cost (will be paid after the conference). Grant amount depends on cost for the international conference.​

Grant eligibility varies by region, so please review the information on the region-specific pages on the left. Grants will be awarded to the most qualified persons based on application review. Every applicant will be notified of their status according to the time frames specified for the region.

North America

Eligibility.

To be eligible for a grant to attend a conference in North America, applicants must:

• Be a resident of North America
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Work or study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a technical field related to the conference subject
• Have a strong academic and/or professional background with demonstrated leadership ability
• Def Con Conference (Deadline: May 25, 2018)
• International Design Conference (Deadline: July 1, 2018)
• ICMCP (International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals) (Deadline: July 6, 2018)
• ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference (Deadline: July 13, 2018)
• Society of Women Engineers: Women in Engineering (WE) Conference (Deadline: August 10, 2018)
• Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) (Deadline: August 27, 2018)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Convention (Deadline: August 31, 2018)

Please click here to apply. Applications will close 5:00pm Eastern Time on day of deadline .

Claim process

Recipients will be notified by e-mail approximately 8 - 10 weeks prior to the date of the conference. If you are selected, we will contact you with conference registration details and information about how you will receive your $500 post-conference reimbursement.

For any questions on North America grants, please reach out to [email protected] .

To be eligible for a grant to attend a conference in Europe, applicants must:

• Be a woman working or studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a technical field related to the conference subject (no residency restrictions apply)
• Women of Silicon Roundabout 2018 (Deadline: April 27th 2018)
• International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) (Deadline: May 1, 2018)
• International Conference of Knowledge Discovery & Data Mining (KDD) (Deadline: June 8, 2018)
• European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) (Deadline: June 29, 2018)
• SREcon 2018 (Deadline: July 1st 2018)
• European Women in Tech 2018 (Deadline: September 1st 2018)

Please submit this form by the deadline for the conference listed above that you wish to attend.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email, approximately three to four weeks prior to the conference. If you are selected, you will receive additional information on how to register for the conference and how to receive your grant.

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .

To be eligible for a grant to attend a conference in India, applicants must:

• Be a student enrolled with a recognized university in India who is in need of conference travel funds.
• Have a paper accepted at a top-tier top-tier Computer Science conference. We prefer to support conferences in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Please visit research.google.com for a list of areas. The paper must be accepted for full publication and preferably full oral presentation. As an indicator, we have recently approved travel grants for CVPR, NIPS, CHI, STOC, PLDI, COLT, ICML, CIKM, KDD, ICCV, EMNLP, ACL, Interspeech and FSE.
• Be the primary author of the accepted paper.
• Have a paper accepted for oral presentation in the main conference program. Some conferences may have different presentation guidelines in which case the equivalent of a conventional full oral presentation must be considered. Workshop papers will not be approved for travel grants.

Please complete this application form .

We review applications every week, all year round, therefore you will get our reply within ten days. Once approved for a travel grant, the funds will be paid to the applicant’s university and the student may claim expenses using regular university procedures. For any questions, please reach out to: [email protected] .

To be eligible for a grant to attend an international conference, applicants must:

• Be a student enrolled with a recognized university in Africa who is in need of conference travel funds.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a technical field related to the conference subject.
• Have a paper accepted for presentation (oral or poster) in the main conference program at a top-tier Computer Science conference. We prefer to support conferences in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Please visit research.google.com for a list of areas. The paper must be accepted for full publication and preferably full oral presentation. Workshop papers will not be approved for travel grants.
• Be the sole or joint first author of the accepted paper.

Please submit this form by the deadline for the conference that you wish to attend. We are currently accepting applications for conferences in 2018 only.

We review applications monthly, all year round, therefore you will get our reply four to six weeks from the date of the application. Once approved for a travel grant, the funds will be paid to the applicant’s university and the student may claim expenses using regular university procedures.

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .

Japan & South Korea

To be eligible for a grant to attend an international research conference, applicants must:

• Be a full-time student enrolled with a recognized university in Japan or South Korea who is in need of conference travel funds.
• Have a paper accepted at a top-tier Computer Science conference. We prefer to support conferences in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Please visit research.google.com for a list of areas. Please refer to popular conference rankings to determine the conference tier.

We review applications in the first week of every month, except public holidays. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email. If you are selected, you will receive additional information on how to receive your grant.

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] .

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8 ways to find free or subsidized travel in 2022

Grants, teaching programs and seasonal jobs can help unattached travelers looking to fund their adventures.

Even if you’re backpacking on a shoestring budget or hostel-hopping through Europe, you have to spend money to travel. There’s the price of eating and sleeping on the road, plus the financial toll of leaving your job, children, pets or other responsibilities behind.

Fortunately for people with flexibility in their schedules — and even more flexibility with their relationships — there are ways to finagle free (or even paid) travel, particularly for artists, scuba divers, animal lovers, teachers and lucky contest winners.

There’s always a catch, of course, whether it’s working your way through a trip or producing something to show from your experience by the end.

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Have you always dreamed of visiting Boston but can’t afford a hotel? Do you want access to the slopes of Tahoe without paying peak-season rates? Generally responsible people can find gigs caring after homes and pets. Companies like Nomador and TrustedHousesitters connect people who love to travel with people who need help looking after their homes or pets in exchange for room and board. There are blogs dedicated to this lifestyle for people looking to learn more about the opportunity before jumping into a trip.

Apply for a travel grant

Just like scientists who apply for research funding, you can try to get a grant to sponsor your travel goals. Scoring one is tough, as not many exist, and many people want free travel.

One way to find them is by entering terms like “grant” or “travel grant” into a search engine alongside topics that relate to your job, interests or field of study.

For example, a quick search of “scuba diving grant” will pull up more than $500,000 in grants and scholarships for divers, according to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Try “grants for hikers,” and you will find options such as the American Alpine Club’s McNeill-Nott Award , offering $5,000 a year to female amateur climbers and alpinists (applications are open Oct. 1 through Dec. 31).

There are also widely known grants, such as the Fulbright-National Geographic fellowship that offers U.S. students a paid year of “storytelling on a globally significant theme.” Grantees — or “storytellers” — get standard Fulbright benefits covering travel, health care and a general stipend, plus a reporting allowance and additional materials. They will also get instruction on storytelling techniques by National Geographic staff before they start their adventure. They will have the chance to pitch stories for the publication’s platforms. Although applications are closed for the 2022-2023 competition, you can apply for the 2023-2024 year when applications open this April .

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Teach English

An old-school route for travelers is to become an English teacher abroad. A good place to start your search for opportunities is TEFL, a membership network that provides accreditation and offers a connection to more than 30,000 employers, according to its website. Members can access jobs around the world, whether they want to work four hours a day in Moscow or full time in Santiago, Chile.

Another route is online teaching. Because of the pandemic, there are more online English teaching jobs that could enable you to work from anywhere you would like to travel. Teachers with Magic Ears earn between $22 and $26 per hour, for example.

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Study microelectronics from an RV

Roadtrip Nation is sending three people on a three-week RV trip across the country in the name of microelectronics. They are looking for applicants who want to pursue a career focused on microelectronics, semiconductors and microchips, so if you’re into AI or adaptive manufacturing, this gig is for you.

The trip — set to begin in May, although it could get shifted depending on the pandemic — will be filmed, resulting in a documentary that may end up shown on public television. All expenses will be covered, and road trippers will also get a daily stipend. Applications are due Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

Become an ‘artist-in-residence’

For the creative set, one opportunity for free or subsidized travel is an artist residency.

The National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) lists opportunities that support visual artists, writers, musicians, and other creatives, typically for about two to four weeks. One such gig is the Death Valley National Park artist-in-residency program that has two residencies each year. Artists get a $3,000 stipend and are housed (and fed) in a hotel right inside the park.

For writers, there is the chance to stay in a “poet’s cottage” in Central Pennsylvania through the Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing . The program gives recipients four months of time to work, plus a stipend of $5,000. Applicants must be writing their first or second book of fiction or creative nonfiction. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1.

Retreat to Peterborough, N.H., for the MacDowell program, which invites emerging and established artists and provides accommodations, use of a studio and three prepared meals per day for as many as six weeks. Applicants must work in disciplines including architecture, film or video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theater and visual arts. The deadline for fall residency applications is Feb. 10.

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Become a flight attendant

Should a career change suit you, you may want to consider becoming a flight attendant. With airlines’ labor shortage and staffing issues, many are hiring flight attendants — and offering bonuses and extra pay — to make sure flights can take off on schedule. And, obviously, the job is all about travel.

Several big names are hiring right now, including American Airlines , United and Delta . But there are flight attendant openings from lesser-known regional and corporate carriers, too.

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Find a seasonal job

Like airlines, tourist destinations have been hurting for staff throughout the pandemic. Cool Works is a seemingly endless portal of seasonal jobs that appeal to travel lovers, including operating a gondola at a Telluride ski resort, becoming a chef right outside a national park or tending to a historic Cape Cod inn . The website features openings in categories broken down by type of job — brewery, winery and distillery, camp jobs or general labor, for example — as well as season or location, help wanted now, interesting regions and more.

If you have dreamed of shadowing a pasta maker in Italy or learning about permaculture in Malawi , you can also pick up short-term gigs working just about anywhere in the world through WWOOF, the Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Founded in 1871, the organization features opportunities in more than 130 countries. WWOOF’s mission is to connect travelers with organic farmers in the spirit of cultural and educational exchange while promoting good farming and sustainability practices.

Apply to live rent-free in Sicily

In its latest marketing stunt, Airbnb is offering one lucky applicant the opportunity to spend a year rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca in Sicily. The concept was inspired by Sambuca’s 2019 “1 Euro House” campaign that aimed to solve the town’s declining population problem by enticing new investments through cheap real estate. If you win, you will have to list one of the rooms of the house on Airbnb. You may also be able to learn Italian through a mentorship program.

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Top 16 Travel Grants For International Conference 2024

Study Abroad Scholarships | Updated 28 Aug, 2024

What is a Travel Grant For An International Conference?

A travel grant to attend an international conference refers to financial assistance offered to individuals who desire to participate in conferences held outside their country of residence. In other words, it is the funding given to students to attend an international conference.

Attending academic conferences has become more prevalent, prompting the question: Why attend such events? 

Benefits of Attending An International Conference 

Presenting a paper allows participants to share their research, receive feedback, and cultivate future collaborations. Networking emerges as a vital aspect, providing opportunities to connect with experts globally, fostering knowledge expansion, and enhancing institutional goals. 

Publication is a common motive, with conference proceedings offering a platform for research publication and indexing, while selected papers may feature in affiliated journals. 

Socialization and cultural exchange play a role, in broadening perspectives and promoting cross-cultural learning. Additionally, conferences offer a break from academic duties, allowing participants to explore different cities worldwide. 

Staying updated on the latest developments in one's field, interacting with like-minded individuals, and gaining added research value further underscore the significance of attending academic conferences for both personal and professional growth.

When to start?

If you are planning to attend a conference, it must be planned for at least 4 months i.e. if you are planning to attend in March start now. Since most of us never went outside the country, it requires a lot of coordination. 

What do you need?

• A lot of patience and perseverance.
• Passport - I advise all to take a passport right away (tatkal is better) than to rush at the last minute. (I made the same mistake – it leads to unnecessary tension and pressure)
• Money is important but not more than willpower and patience

Top 16 Travel Grants For International Conference for Indian Students 2024 

Here are the top 16 travel grants offered by various institutions, governments, and foundations for Indian students to attend conferences, meetings, and symposia held abroad 

1. SJEF Travel Grant 2024

• The eligible applicants for this grant are research scholars, post-doctoral fellows (PDFs), and young scientists or faculty members under the age of 35 in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
• Additionally, young scientists pursuing or holding a Ph.D. and conducting research in Metallurgy and Materials Science within R&D labs are also eligible for consideration.
• There is no specific deadline mentioned for the application.

2. NBHM Travel Grant 2024

• The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) offers financial assistance to mathematicians for participating in conferences, symposia, and summer schools both nationally and internationally.
• Application forms can be obtained from the NBHM website or by contacting the NBHM Office via email. It is essential to submit the filled application at least three months before the date your journey starts. 
• The application, along with the required documents, should be sent by post and scanned copies through email.
• NBHM Travel Grant does not cover living expenses but gives weight to support for local hospitality and longer stays provided by the program hosts.
• The grant can be used for two-way train or bus journeys , including taxi charges to the nearest airport. 
• Domestic and international air travel can be booked with authorized agencies, and any unspent balance must be returned to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). 
• Original receipts, vouchers, and tickets for travel-related expenses, including health insurance and visa fees, must be preserved for later submission to the parent institution or NBHM.

3. ICMR-International Travel Grant Support for Non-ICMR Scientists 2024

• This grant provides financial support for non-ICMR biomedical scientists and researchers to attend international conferences, seminars, symposia, and workshops. 
• The scheme assists in presenting research papers, chairing sessions, and delivering lectures/keynote addresses. 
• It also supports young scientists, nurses, and paramedical staff attending training programs in priority areas. 
• The financial assistance covers economy-class airfare, airport tax, visa fees, and registration fees for young scientists, with a maximum grant of Rs 1,50,000 . 

Eligibility criteria:

• The applicant has to be a biomedical scientist engaged in R&D , 
• Have an accepted paper/abstract or an invitation to chair a session, and the conference theme aligning with ICMR's thrust areas. 
• Applicants must not have received ICMR financial assistance in the last three years. 
• The application should be submitted in the prescribed format through the proper channel at least two months before the event, along with the necessary documents.
• Reimbursement depends on when the applicant submits a detailed report, original air tickets, and boarding passes within two months of the conference. 

4. The Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) Scheme Of Travel Grant 2024 

• The Indian Council of Philosophical Research offers a Travel Grant scheme to support scholars in philosophy and allied disciplines attending international academic events abroad.  
• Open to scholars of all ages and statuses, the scheme prioritizes faculty members in Indian colleges or universities , especially those in Philosophy. 
• Eligible activities include presenting research papers, chairing sessions, and delivering lectures at international conferences. 
• The expenses cover 50% of round-trip airfare by economy class from an Indian airport to the conference destination. 
• Applicants must submit a proposal with specified documents, including an acceptance letter from conference organizers, at least 90 days before the event . 
• The applicants must submit a report within a month of returning, including a certificate of attendance from the conference sponsors.

5. Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Travel Grant 2024

• The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) offers partial financial assistance to Indian scientists attending international conferences abroad. 
• The scheme operates in two categories: Category I for ISC/ICSU-sponsored conferences and Category II for non-ICSU conferences. 
• Category I supports scientists delivering plenary lectures or presenting accepted papers at ISC/ICSU conferences, prioritizing those with maintenance allowance and partial travel assistance. 
• Category II supports similar participation in non-ICSU conferences.
• The eligibility criteria differ based on age and qualifications. 
• For both categories, applicants must not have availed of INSA grants in the past three years . 
• The assistance covers travel, maintenance, and registration fees.
• Applications should be submitted four months before the conference, with the required documents. 
• The Academy considers requests only for international conferences and not for training programs, courses, post-doctoral fellowships, or higher studies abroad. 

6. India Network Foundation Travel Grant 2024

• This grant supports Social and Cultural Functions in the United States and Travel Grants for scientific meetings. 
• The program is accessible to Cultural and Social Associations of Indian Origin and scientists from South Asia presenting papers at North American scientific meetings. 
• Peer-reviewed presentations are preferred, with no eligibility for poster presentations. 
• There are two types of Travel Grants: Community Organization Grants for small organizations hosting Indian artists or promoting local talent, and Academic Travel Grants for India-based researchers presenting papers at conferences in the U.S.
• Small grant requests are for early-career researchers, with awards up to $2,500 , supporting one-time projects or limited-duration activities. 
• The application process includes a letter explaining the project and a proposed budget. Council Grants aim to promote systemic change and capacity building for the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in Maryland communities. 
• The Council funds various activities , excluding equipment and specific treatment design conferences. 
• The application process involves submitting sets of documents, including a cover letter, abstract, acceptance letter, recommendation letter, and budget. Applications should be submitted at least twelve weeks before the conference dates.

7. CTEP - Guidelines for Travel Proposal 2024

• This grant provides financial aid to Indian scientists involved in biotechnology for presenting research papers at international conferences, seminars, and workshops held outside India . 
• The scheme provides reimbursement of actual return airfare in economy/excursion class. 
• Eligible applicants include active scientists below 50 years engaged in biotechnology research and development, investigators of DBT-supported projects, and others. 
• The scheme mandates online submission of proposals and has guidelines specifying authorized travel agents for air ticket purchases. 
• The application process includes the submission of various documents, including a letter of invitation, abstract, acceptance letter, and certificates. Funding for non-senior applicants is contingent on prior attendance at national conferences, and claims must be submitted within three months of the event.
• The reimbursement process requires the submission of post-trip documents, including a claim sheet, participation report, air ticket copies, and certificates of participation and awards.

8. AICTE Travel Grant 2024

• The Travel Grant for Faculty is designed to foster research and development in technical education by affording meritorious faculty members opportunities to engage at the international level and stay abreast of global developments in their specialized fields. 
• Eligible applicants must belong to an AICTE-approved institute or university department with a minimum of five years of existence, and the hosting department should be NBA-accredited. 
• The grant, amounting to Rs. 1.5 Lakh , is provided once every two years for three years. The scheme covers 100% reimbursement of expenses, and a three-member expert committee evaluates proposals. 
• Terms and conditions emphasize adherence to travel guidelines, including the use of Air India , and comprehensive documentation is required for reimbursement, facilitated through the applicant's parent institution. 

9. ACM India-IARCS Travel Grants 2024

• ACM India-IARCS travel grants provide partial financial support for travel to conferences and academic meetings in Computing Science in India and globally. 
• These grants target individuals affiliated with Indian academic institutions .
• Eligibility extends to students and faculty members, supporting travel expenses and conference fees, with a maximum grant limit of Rs 60,000 (max Rs 1,00,000).  
• The grants prioritize original research presentations at international conferences and aim to benefit graduate students while refraining from funding faculty members in well-established institutions like IITs and IISc more than once in 12 months . 
• The application process is temporarily delayed.

10. INSA-DAE/BRNS-CICS Travel Fellowship Programme 2024

• The scheme offers financial support for partial travel and registration expenses to scientists and researchers across diverse disciplines, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering, Space Science & Technology, and Computer Science and Engineering. 
• Preference is given to applicants demonstrating innovation and novelty in their work, those securing partial assistance from other sources, and young scientists meeting all criteria. 
• The funding agencies involved include the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)/Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS). 
• The initiative spans various scientific domains, catering to post-graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, post-doctoral researchers, faculty, and scientists.

11. CSIR Travel Grant Scheme Brochure 2024

• The scheme aims to provide financial support to young Indian researchers, including Ph.D. students, research associates, and non-regular researchers
• The expenses cover full reimbursement of actual airfare from the nearest airport in India to the event venue and back. 
• Eligibility criteria include active involvement in research and development, a minimum postgraduate qualification, and publication of papers in refereed journals. 
• Applicants should not have received travel support from CSIR in the last three years.
• The application process involves submitting necessary documents, including a letter of acceptance from organizers and a commitment letter from other funding agencies, if applicable. 
• Reimbursement claims must be submitted within two months of completing the event, with the process facilitated through authorized travel agents and adherence to government-approved guidelines.

12. Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Travel Grant 2024

• The grant is exclusively for registered Ph.D. candidates at Indian universities in Humanities and Social Sciences , providing financial assistance for short-term visits abroad to gather materials, utilize facilities, and consult experts. 
• Eligible applicants must be registered Ph.D. candidates for two to three years, possess first-class degrees at the Bachelor's and Master's levels, and be born after January 1, 1988, with Indian citizenship and current residency in India. 
• The application process involves submitting a form, a sample of written work, evidence of communication with the chosen institution abroad, letters of reference, and more.
• The grant covers travel allowance, maintenance expenses, funds for materials, and a health allowance, with the candidate undergoing a two-tier selection process involving short-listing and interviews with experts.

13. IBRO Travel Grants 2024

• The IBRO Travel Grant program aims to support early-career Ph.D. students and post-doctoral fellows in the field of neuroscience by providing funding for their participation in international neuroscience meetings and events scheduled for 2024. 
• The expenses cover travel and local expenses associated with attending the specified conferences or meetings. 
• Preference will be given to applicants from less developed and underfunded countries , with a commitment to ensuring gender and regional diversity. 
• Eligible candidates should clarify how their participation in the designated event will impact their careers. 
• The program is open to neuroscience students pursuing a Ph.D. or early postdoctoral fellows within five years of starting their postdoc. 
• Applicants residing in the U.S. or Canada are not eligible . Grant recipients are responsible for their own registration and abstract submission. 
• Awards will be disbursed upon confirmation of attendance after the event with a maximum grant award of 1,800 EUR . 

14. Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) Travel Grant 2024

• The institute provides financial support to students for attending international conferences/symposiums through two types of assistance: Financial Assistance and Refundable Advance . 
• Financial Assistance is granted to research scholars based on approved guidelines, with support varying for conferences in different regions. 
• Refundable Advance is provided to scholars facing pre-conference financial difficulties, against sanction letters from supporting organizations. 
• Eligibility is limited to students in doctoral programs. The quality of the paper is a key criterion for selection. 
• Applicants are allowed only one form of support before the conference.
• To apply , scholars must follow the application process, including approval from the International Conference Funding Committee. 
• After obtaining financial assistance, scholars must submit a report on participation and settle the granted amount upon return. Failure to attend requires an immediate refund.

15. Researcher Development and Travel Grant 2024

• The Researcher Development and Travel Grants provided by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation are available to Ph.D.  Students and early-career scientists in both industry and academia, support activities that enhance their research careers. 
• These activities can be virtual or in-person , such as presenting at conferences, attending training courses, or organizing scientific meetings. 
• The grants aim to assist those with caring responsibilities or additional needs through Grants for Carers and Accessibility Grants. 
• Eligibility includes being an RSC member and either an active Ph.D. student or a researcher in the chemical sciences within 10 years of leaving full-time education. Career breaks, such as parental leave, will be considered. 
• The grants offer financial support of up to £500 for activities like conference participation, researcher development projects, or networking. 
• Applicants are cautioned about predatory conferences, and the application process involves providing details on the activity, its benefits, and a declaration of support from a supervisor or department head. 
• The application deadlines and decision timelines vary for different rounds throughout the year.

16. Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel Grant 2024      

• The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) offers travel grants of up to three months to MD and Ph.D. students , as well as postdoctoral researchers globally, supporting experimental projects in basic biomedical research. 
• The grants facilitate short-term research stays or attendance at practical courses relevant to ongoing projects in Europe or overseas. 
• The program encourages junior scientists to acquire new methods through practical courses or laboratory experiences. 
• The expenses cover travel, lodging, and course fees, but not living expenses, local travel, visa, or insurance. For those from low-income countries, additional funds for living costs may be granted. 
• Eligible applicants include Ph.D. students, medical students during their doctoral thesis, postdocs, and graduates applying for a Ph.D. project abroad. 
• Travel grants are directed at European citizens working in Europe and overseas, as well as non-European citizens conducting projects in Europe or planning to work in Europe.
• The grants are intended for junior scientists based on the time of receiving their university entrance qualification , with specific criteria for Ph.D. students, graduates, and postdocs. 
• The grants exclude stays of more than three months , conference attendance without practical training, clinical electives, and certain types of research. 
• The application process involves an online application form and PDF uploads, including details about the research project, publications, examination certificates, letters of acceptance and recommendation, and evidence of expenses. 
• Applications must be submitted in English, between six weeks and six months before the planned departure date.

List of International Conferences Students can attend 

• International Conference on Harmonization
• International Conference on Green Hydrogen
• International Conference on Machine Learning
• International Conference Environment
• International Conference on Population and Development
• International Conference on Science Engineering & Technology
• International Conference Computer Science
• International Conference Agriculture

Essentials To Take Care of While Traveling Abroad

• Always carry your passport and cash along with you. Do not leave in the hotel room.
• Never hand your passport to any unauthorized person except immigration officers at the Airport
• If you are changing two or more flights from different airlines, then always make sure at the airline counter that your baggage is checked in. In many chances, they may miss your baggage in transit airport and you’ll have to struggle for a day or two.
• Do not exchange foreign currency from airports or nearby places or Thomas Cook.
• Always take it beforehand from SBI or other banks or else you will lose a lot of money in exchange. (I got IGCAR advance money just a few minutes before departure and exchanged it at Chennai airport resulting in a loss of nearly Rs.2000)
• Better to carry a map of the city/locality and also routes. A language dictionary is necessary if you are going to a non-English country]
• You can avail of the international roaming facility on your mobile (Airtel, Vodafone) if you are staying there for a longer time. Incoming will be free to you and it will be a local call tariff to the caller (See the respective website)
• Keep all original bills of expenses met during the travel

Visa and Immigration

• Check the website and enquire with the Visa issuing authority like Embassy or VFS on which Visa you require – student or tourist, etc.
• Some countries require travel insurance, health certificates, etc.
• Also, take note of things not to be carried out in the country

On the flight and at the Airport

• Most agencies require you to travel only by Air-India flights. If the destination is not connected by Air India then you have to take an Air India flight to the nearest place and take some other airline to the conference city or nearest airport
• Keep the toll-free phone number of your airline for emergency
• You can book your ticket with the travel agency without giving money. Only if you confirm it, then you have to pay. (you may not get the tickets by the time you get permission from DAE and travel grants from other agencies)
• Always keep one set of dress in your hand baggage – it will be highly useful if your baggage is delayed
• By chance, if your baggage is delayed/missed write a complaint along with your hotel address at the airline counter in the airport and demand compensation. They will give some cash and later they will also deliver the baggage at your hotel (My baggage was delayed during transit and I spent my pocket money to buy a dress in Australia – I did not know about compensation then)
• Do not carry any liquids in hand baggage – water, perfume, etc. during flight travel.
• Carry light and good baggage. If your bag/handle tears in handling or it is very heavy it leads to fines.
• You can ask for second-time food/drinks on flights – they won’t mind

Conference/symposium

• Carry a laptop if you have one. Most conference venues and airports have wireless internet facilities or internet ports. Also, you can make a short presentation if you are explaining your work to someone
• Better to carry your CV, published papers, and visiting card
• You are the official representative of your University /Centre and our country at the conference - Always remember that

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Travel funding opportunities.

The Graduate School is pleased to provide research degree students (M.A./M.S., Ph.D., J.S.D., D.M.A., M.F.A.) the opportunity to travel the world to enhance their scholarship. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for grant funding related to professional conferences, research travel, or summer language education.

• Conference Grant
• Research Travel Grant
• Summer Foreign Language Grant

Conference Grant – Application Form (Online)

The Graduate School offers Conference Grant awards of up to $700 to research degree students to attend a professional conference at which they are presenting. Online conference presentations are eligible for a grant of up to $200. Grant amounts are detailed in the  Locations and Awards PDF . See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Conference grants are reviewed by the 9th of the month preceding the month in which the conference occurs, and grants are awarded to eligible students by the 15th of the preceding month. Applications are accepted up to 30 days following the end of the conference date.  

Students are eligible for one conference grant awarded per year from July 1 to June 30 and must be registered at the time of the award and be within time to degree limits. Masters students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the eighth semester of enrollment.  Ph.D. students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the fourteenth semester of enrollment.

Research Travel Grant – Application Form (Online)

Please note: A link to the online Research Travel Grant application will be made available six weeks prior to each of the three funding round deadlines of October 1, February 1, and April 1.

The Graduate School awards grants of up to $2,500 for Ph.D. degree students and $1,000 for master’s degree students for travel that is directly related to dissertation and thesis research, not conference travel. Recipients must be enrolled (full-time or in absentia) in a graduate research degree program (M.A./M.S., M.F.A., D.M.A., J.S.D., or Ph.D.) through the Graduate School and be registered at the time of the award. Master’s degree students up to their eighth semester of study and Ph.D. students up to their 14th semester of study are eligible to apply. (Note that the post-A exam requirement has been waived beginning with Spring 2022 submissions.)

In a typical year, the Graduate School awards 50-65 grants. Applications are due annually on October 1, February 1, and April 1 with a call for applications circulated a month prior to the deadline. Decisions will be announced by the first of the month following the application deadline. For example, decisions will be announced by November 1 for the October 1 deadline. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions.

For students managing mental health while away from campus, please visit the Mental Health While Away from Campus page.

Learn more about graduate students who have received travel grants:

• MacKenzie Pierce, Musicology
• Jiai Zhang, Food Science and Technology
• Mariano Sanchez Talanquer, Government
• Kalia Bistolas, Microbiology

Summer Foreign Language Grant – Application Form (Online)

Please note: A link to the online Summer Foreign Language Grant will be made available prior to the mid-April deadline.

Grants of up to $1,000 are offered to research degree students for summer travel to foreign countries for intensive (non-English) language instruction. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Applications are due by April 15 with a call for applications occurring a month prior to the deadline.

Important Notification:  To ensure the safety of all Cornell students traveling on university-related activities, students traveling internationally must enter their travel itinerary and contact information into Cornell’s International Travel Registry . In addition, those traveling to high-risk countries must get approval for such travel from the International Travel Advisory and Response team (ITART).

NYFA Source: Travel Grant Tips and Opportunities

“Making an argument for why this trip will have a positive impact on the career of the emerging artist in question is also very important.”

To many artists, applying for grants is a difficult process. It involves filling out dozens of applications and writing endless proposals. It’s a fact, seeking funding can be a laborious task. But don’t despair, all that hard work pays off. Being awarded money can make a huge difference in sustaining your career as an artist and travel grants offer a unique opportunity to develop your creative practice.

Each year thousands of artists apply for travel grants. The goals for funding vary, some want to mount productions internationally and others may want to workshop performances in front of new audiences. Travel grants assist with a variety of costly expenses, such as transportation and accommodations. Foundations tend to select projects that show a commitment to artistic integrity, demonstrate craft, and encourage innovation.

Without question, these grants are highly competitive and often recognize artists who have made noteworthy progress. So, how do you make your application stand-out? This article will provide information about the process of applying for travel grants, including insight from the Jerome Foundation and a list of funding organizations via NYFA Source . Take the first step to strengthening your proposal and completing a successful travel grant application

Tips for applying to Travel Grants

1.) read the guidelines.

The guidelines describe the grant’s criteria, rules, and how to apply. Read them carefully and gain a full understanding of what the funder is looking for. Before moving forward with an application, you should ask yourself the following:

• Am I eligible to apply for this travel grant?
• What is this funder looking for in applicants?
• Have I assessed the full cost of the project?
• If I do receive the funding, can I meet the requirements of the grant?

Answering these questions will help you organize your proposal and consider what details are significant to your proposal. Some grants offer early stage feedback and critiques, which you should take advantage of if possible.

In addition, If you’re looking to build your body of work, travel grants are extremely useful. You can spend time building connections with new cultural organizations and/or use the experience abroad to develop your talents in a new environment. You’ll want to highlight all of these benefits in your application. 

2.) Do your Research

Before you apply, make sure you have done your homework: know the organization, choose an excellent project to pursue, and equally important, read the funder’s mission statement.

Take time to research the funder and study the projects they’ve supported in the past. Are there certain patterns in the projects they select? This research can help you understand the organizational culture and funder expectations.

Funders are looking for innovative and well-defined projects. Your proposal should be presented in a clear manner and follow the guidelines detailed in the application precisely. Remember, travel grants provide a bridge between artists and the wider community and give you the opportunity to showcase your artistic practice and/or workshops ideas with new audiences. The process of applying can also require you to document your work and allow for self-reflection, which can be valuable for your creative process.

3.) Make a Plan

According to Jeremy Meckler of the Jerome Foundation, promising applications tend to have succinct and comprehensive plan.

“While quality of artwork and career stage are important elements for panels, the completeness of planning is often more important. We ask for a travel budget, letters of confirmation, and as detailed a plan as possible and those are all very important elements of the Travel and Study Grant application. Panels want to know that the proposed trip will actually happen, and showing detailed plans is the best way to ensure that. And of course making an argument for why this trip will have a positive impact on the career of the emerging artist in question is also very important.”

You must include enough detail to convince them you’re the best person for this opportunity. Your artist statement. A detailed budget. Photographs. Past research. A thorough plan is the most important factor and will ultimately, determine your application’s success.

4.) Remember, this is a travel grant. Not a project grant.

There are clear distinctions between travel grants and project grants. Again, reading the guideline is vital to avoiding mistakes. For example, the Jerome Foundation’s Travel and Study Grant Program awards grants directly to emerging artists. No production support is provided through this program. They do, however, have a general grant program that supports production, but that program requires a fiscal sponsor. Each grant has specific rules and eligibility requirements. Be mindful and explain what you want to accomplish with the funding.

5.) Be Original

Find ways to explain your project concisely, share the value of your artwork and provide honest reflections of your practice. Focus your artwork at the center of your proposal. This is your opportunity to offer your perspective and engage the reviewer. The proposal should clearly demonstrate why the funding will support your overall goals. Every detail you include should be explicitly tied to the mission of your project.

6.) Get Feedback

If you are still unsure about whether your project is a fit or have questions that are not answered in the guidelines, email or call the organization for feedback. Organizations are available to help you determine if your work meets the funding criteria prior to preparing the proposal. Remember, give yourself plenty of lead time to contact individuals and get detailed feedback. Then incorporate their recommendations in your applications.

7.) Meet the deadline

Applications are due by the following deadlines. No exceptions. It may seem obvious, but many applications are rejected because they miss the deadline or fail to adhere to instructions.

Travel Grants in NYFA Source

Theatre Communications Group

Global Connections offers funding in two different categories: On the Road, travel grants of up to $5,000 each; In the Lab, project development grants of $10,000 each. These grants support geographically unrestricted travel to foster international collaborations between US-based artists and their creative colleagues around the world.

Association of Performing Arts Presenters

The Cultural Exchange Fund is a travel subsidy program supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to assist U.S. based presenters in building partnerships and collaborations with international touring artists, companies and their collaborators and in seeing the work of artists from around the world in its cultural context.

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

USArtists International supports performances by American artists at important cultural festivals and arts marketplaces around the globe. Through USAI, grants are available to American dance, music and theater ensembles and solo performers that have been invited to perform at international festivals and engagements.

New England Foundation for the Arts: NEFA

The Presenter Travel Fund provides monetary assistance to arts programmers or curatorial staff in New England. Applicants may apply for funding to help cover the expense of attending festivals, showcases, conferences, or other cultural events where they can see artistic work that they may present in their own community.

The Jerome Foundation

The Jerome Foundation makes grants to support the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. The travel grant is open to residents of Minnesota and New York City.

European Cultural Foundation

STEP Beyond Travel Grants are open to US applicants living in Europe. The travel grant supports cultural expression and aim to connect people with cultural ideas and policies in Europe.

Travel grants can help artists build a greater body of work and gain experience in showcasing their work. A majority of travel grants will be listed under the award category in NYFA Source . Make sure to read the Description of Program ; along with the Selection Process/Criteria as you search the database.

– Glory Edim, Program Associate, Online Resources

Find more grants for artists on NYFA Source , a free searchable database of 12,000+ awards, residencies, and services.

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2024 international travel grants open for faculty and graduate students

LAWRENCE — KU International Affairs is accepting proposals and applications for travel grants that support faculty and graduate student research and collaboration abroad. 

The deadline for submitting proposals and applications is March 6. Grant recipients will be notified by the end of April. 

Faculty travel grants will support international travel expenses for interdisciplinary, humanistic research projects, as well as academic collaborations in Asia and Latin America. Travel grants for graduate students support internationally focused academic or training opportunities and preliminary dissertation field activities in Latin America and Africa.

The most compelling proposals will align with  Jayhawks Rising’s  strategic priorities of expanding KU research and its influence, furthering student success, and promoting healthy and vibrant communities. 

Given out annually by KUIA, the international travel awards help foster the international orientation, expertise and outreach of KU while also enriching students’ studies. 

2024 Faculty Travel Grants

The International Travel Fund for Humanistic Research  supports KU faculty pursuing international interdisciplinary humanistic research abroad. Eligible faculty may receive up to $2,000 to cover airfare and related travel expenses.

The Latin America Fund , formerly the KU-UCR Exchange Support Fund, provides up to $2,000 for faculty research projects requiring travel to Latin America. Additionally, it provides up to $4,000 in travel funding for the development or maintenance of institutional exchanges, partnerships and academic collaborations between KU and counterparts at selected postsecondary institutions. The fund prioritizes helping departments and schools initiate or build relationships with peer institutions of higher learning in Latin America.

The South, Southeast, and East Asia Fund , formerly the CIK Fund, provides up to $2,000 for faculty research projects requiring travel to countries within Asia. Additionally, it provides up to $4,000 for the development or maintenance of institutional exchanges, partnerships and academic collaborations between KU and counterparts at selected postsecondary institutions. The fund prioritizes helping departments and schools initiate or build relationships with peer institutions of higher learning in South, Southeast and East Asia. 

2024 Graduate Student Grants

The International Enhancement Grant  provides up to $1,000 in travel expenses for graduate students to pursue relevant semester or summerlong internationally focused academic or training opportunities in Africa or Latin America that enhance their degree programs at KU. This grant supports directed, off-campus international activities in areas that do not duplicate opportunities or coursework available at KU.

The Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant  provides up to $1,000 in travel expenses to graduate students to support six- to eight-week trips for preliminary dissertation field activities, such as exploring potential research sites, archives and other research resources; establishing institutional affiliations; and identifying and meeting with local scholars and contacts, as appropriate, that take place in Latin America or Africa .  

Visit the  KUIA travel grant website  for more information.

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International congress of mathematicians (icm) travel grants.

Applications will be accepted on MathPrograms.org September 1-November 20, 2024 (11:59 pm. EST). Applicants will be notified of their application status by March 31, 2025. Successful applicants are expected to arrive in Philadelphia on July 21, 2026, and depart on July 31, 2026.

Early-Career Applicants (Those who have completed or expect to complete their PhD between July 2018-June 2028)

Mid/Late-Career Applicants (Those who have completed their PhD before July 2018)

Eligibility

Applicants must live and work or study in one of the countries the CDC has classified as "developing or less affluent."

Note : Applicants who are citizens of and/or who live and work/study in jurisdictions, countries, or regions of the world subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other political trade restrictions put in place by the United Nations or the United States may not be eligible to receive funding from the ICM 2026 Travel Support Program. Please refer to the US Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions Programs and Country Information . The jurisdictions, countries, and regions that are subject to relevant trade restrictions may change at any time, which may impact applicant eligibility to receive ICM 2026 travel support.

Eligible Countries

• Afghanistan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Central African Republic
• China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan)
• Congo, Democratic Republic of the
• Congo, Republic of the
• Côte d'Ivoire
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Gambia, The
• Guinea-Bissau
• Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
• Marshall Islands
• North Macedonia
• Palestine (West Bank and Gaza)
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Russian Federation
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Türkiye
• Turkmenistan

Source: CDC

Application Materials

Applications will only be accepted through MathPrograms.org . Applications must be in English.

Upon logging into MathPrograms.org, applicants will be prompted to complete or update a "Standard Coversheet" with your information. See the applicant login page or Help Topics for assistance.

Applicants can then begin their ICM 2026 Travel Support Program application, which will request the following information from the applicant:

• Name as printed in passport
• Contact information
• Country/countries of citizenship
• Country of residence
• Institutional affiliation
• ORCID iD (optional, although applicants are strongly encouraged to register for a free ORCID iD)
• Primary and secondary areas of research
• Disclosure of current or pending support that could fund travel to ICM 2026
• Date of PhD (expected, if applicable) and awarding institution
• Current job/position and up to three most recent prior jobs/positions (if applicable)
• Up to five publications and/or professional/educational accomplishments
• Explanation of how participation in ICM 2026 would benefit the applicant (300 words maximum)
• Identification of anticipated contribution(s) to ICM 2026
• Early Career applicants only : (1) a brief description of PhD thesis work (100 words maximum) and (2) one letter of reference from a senior mathematician (submitted through MathPrograms.org)

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• No, you are not eligible. Applicants must live and work or study in one of the countries listed above. Holding citizenship from an eligible country alone does not meet the eligibility criteria.
• Yes, you may apply as an early career mathematician. In the early career application (question 13), you can explain any personal circumstances that caused you to slow down or temporarily pause your career and request to be considered as an early career applicant.

Travel Support Program Information

• Roundtrip economy airfare between the recipient's home airport and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Sleeping accommodation for up to ten (10) nights (July 21-30, 2026)
• Conference registration fee
• Support for local meals during ICM 2026
• Fees associated with obtaining a US visa
• Travel support of any kind for a recipient's spouse and/or dependents
• Luggage fees
• Meals during travel between a recipient's home and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Travel insurance
• Travel medical insurance
• You will receive a letter of invitation/confirmation of travel support to include with your US visa application, and you will work with a US travel agency to arrange your roundtrip economy travel between your home airport and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
• Successful Travel Support Program applicants who are unable to obtain a US visa are not eligible to receive travel support to attend ICM 2026.

Application Review

• Applications to the ICM 2026 Travel Support Program will be evaluated by regional selection panels, one each for Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, and four subregional panels for the Asia & Pacific region. These panels are subcommittees of the ICM 2026 Travel Grants & International Exchanges Committee (TGIEC).
• Selection for ICM 2026 Travel Support will be based on an applicant's eligibility for the program, their research record, and the potential impact of the ICM on their professional development. Selection also will prioritize geographic diversity. Participation of early career mathematicians (those who have completed or expect to complete a PhD within the approximate date range of July 2018 to June 2028), women, and other underrepresented groups is strongly encouraged.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status by March 31, 2025.

For details about the ICM 2026 Travel Support Program, email AMS Programs staff .

All information currently available about the International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 program, organization, and registration procedure is located on the ICM 2026 website .

International Research Travel Award Program

The purpose of this award is to promote international research collaborations between physicists in high incomes countries and lesser-resourced countries by awarding up to $2,000 US for travel and lodging expenses while visiting a collaborator abroad.

Following the initiative of the APS Forum on International Physics (FIP) , the sponsors of the APS International Research Travel Award Program (IRTAP) recognize that funding for collaborations between high income and lesser-resourced country scientists is often insufficient to meet existing needs and opportunities.

While the needs are great, and though we have only limited resources to stimulate the growth of longer-term collaborations, we believe an International Research Travel Award Program, even a modest one, may make a significant difference.

Rules and eligibility

Support for the growth of existing collaborations will be given preference over new ones. An example of an existing collaboration is joint publications.

Applicants for this travel grant must meet the following criteria:

• One co-applicant must be an APS member and a member of an APS unit that sponsors IRTAP.
• One co-applicant must be from a lesser resourced country and the other must be from a high income country
• The trip can be in either direction, but preference is given to travel from lesser resourced countries to high income countries
• The visit must be for a period of at least one month
• The travel grant must be used within two years

Process and selection

Applications for this award program should include a narrative proposal, as well as additional information.

Narrative proposal

The narrative proposal should include:

• An explanation, in detail, of the role of the principals in the collaboration
• An explanation of the expertise or facilities that each co-applicant brings to the proposal
• A description of how the collaboration became established

Additional application materials

In addition to the narrative proposal, the application should also include:

• Lists of up to five of the most relevant publications of each of the two co-applicants, including papers co-authored by the co-applicants, if relevant
• Statement of financial support from an appropriate representative of other sources (leverage)
• Indication of which co-applicant is a member of one of the APS units that sponsors IRTAP (specify which unit)
• Outline of benefits to junior scientists, students, or postdocs from a lesser resourced country
• Description of the travel plan and budget

Application review

The Executive Committee of FIP, with assistance from the Committee on International Scientific Affairs (CISA), the APS International Affairs department, and other sponsoring APS units, is responsible for managing the review process.

When reviewing applications, consideration will be given to:

• Merit : A past record of research accomplishments and promise of future accomplishments as well as invited talks be delivered during the trip, particularly at APS-sponsored meetings
• Need : Under-represented countries and ethnic groups will be given priority
• Other funding : Resources from other sources with matching funds (leverage) is a positive factor, while not seeking other available potential supports is considered a negative factor

Five travel grants are typically awarded twice a year, for a total of 10 grants per year.

Establishment and support

FIP and CISA thank our funding partners for their support of this program. We also seek support from additional APS units. With additional funding, larger awards with broader aims and a relaxation of the restriction on APS membership are anticipated.

Financial supporters include:

• APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (DAMOP)
• APS Division of Astrophysics (DAP)
• APS Division of Biological Physics (DBIO)
• APS Division of Chemical Physics (DCP)
• APS Division of Computational Physics (DCOMP)
• APS Division of Condensed Matter Physics (DCMP)
• APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (DFD)
• APS Division of Gravitational Physics (DGRAV)
• APS Division of Laser Science (DLS)
• APS Division of Materials Physics (DMP)
• APS Division of Nuclear Physics (DNP)
• APS Division of Physics of Beams (DPB)
• APS Division of Particles and Fields (DPF)
• APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP)
• APS Division of Polymer Physics (DPOLY)
• APS Forum on International Physics (FIP)
• APS Office of International Affairs
• APS's Presidential Line
• APS Topical Group on Magnetism and Its Applications (GMAG)
• US Liaison Committee of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP)

If your unit would like to sponsor an International Research Travel Award Program, please contact APS's director of international affairs .

The membership of APS is diverse and global, and the nominees and recipients of APS Honors should reflect that diversity so that all are recognized for their impact on our community. Nominations of members belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in physics, such as women, LGBT+ scientists, scientists who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), disabled scientists, scientists from institutions with limited resources, and scientists from outside the United States, are especially encouraged.

Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines . Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.

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Graduate Student Research Travel Grants – Application Instructions

Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2024 11:59pm

Graduate Student Research Travel Grants provide KU graduate students with financial support for humanities-oriented research (such as archival work, fieldwork, or interviews) that requires domestic or international travel. Funds can be used for transportation, lodging, meals reimbursement, and project-related expenses (e.g., photocopying, access fees). 

The Hall Center awards ten Graduate Student Research Travel Grants of up to $3500 each per year. The money is received in the form of reimbursement for travel expenses. The grants reimburse awardees for travel-related and research expenses up to the maximum amount stated in the award letter.  Only one application per graduate student is permitted each year.

One of these ten awards is named  the Andrew Debicki International Graduate Travel Award and supports travel outside the United States. (This award is provided by Mary-Elizabeth Guinness, formerly Debicki, in honor of University Distinguished Professor Andrew P. Debicki, former Dean of the Graduate School and former director of the Hall Center for the Humanities.) 

Another of these ten awards is named the Jim Martin Graduate Travel Award and supports travel inside the United States. (This award is made possible by Kathy Martin and family, in honor of Jim Martin, former president of the KU Endowment Association and former Hall Center Advisory Board member.)

The other eight are named Hall Center for the Humanities Graduate Research Travel Awards and may be used for travel inside or outside the United States. 

This program does not support travel to conferences, travel to undertake performances, costs associated with mounting exhibitions, or residencies except in cases where the applicant can demonstrate that the location of the residency is necessary for conducting research (for example, collecting archival materials or visiting locations to be featured in a novel or other creative work).

Please note that no KU funds can be used for travel to countries on the State Department warning list.

Applications from the Arts and Social Sciences are welcome, but applicants must demonstrate the ways in which their project utilizes themes and methodologies from the humanities.

DEADLINE:   Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:59PM

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants will:

1. Be KU graduate students working on a humanities-oriented research or creative project who will have successfully completed all required coursework for the MA, MFA, or PhD by the end of the semester in which they are applying;

2. Demonstrate a high level of motivation, including the ability to establish and achieve goals; and

3. Have not already received a Graduate Research Travel Award from the Hall Center for the Humanities.

REQUIREMENTS

Award recipients are required to:

1. Complete all travel by the deadline stated in the award letter.

2. Submit a brief report describing the work accomplished and its impact on the overall project. The report is due no later than four weeks immediately following completion of research travel. Failure to comply with this requirement will make the   individual   ineligible for future funding from the Hall Center;  

3. Register travel through the University by completing the following  TRAVEL REQUEST FORM .

4. Register international travel through the  Student International Travel Registry , maintained by the KU Office of Study Abroad; and

5. Submit all receipts for reimbursement within 90 days of the date the expense was incurred to:  [email protected] . Central accounting requires that receipts be accompanied by a travel itinerary detailing the work undertaken during each day of travel. Different processes exist for U.S. citizens and permanent residents (w/ a green card) and international students. If you receive an award, please reach out as early as possible to discuss the details.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials must be submitted through the Hall Center Competitions Portal.  Paper submissions will not be accepted.  For an application to be verified as complete, and thus forwarded for committee review, applicants must:

1. Create an account or log in to an existing account.

2. Select the Apply Now button next to this competition. 

3. Complete the  Applicant Information  form in the Portal.

NOTE: The demographic questions in the application form are optional. We would appreciate your responses as they allow us to chart demographic data and better comprehend the communities we reach and serve through this competition and award program. This information will not be used for determining awards. 

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The Gary Marsden Travel Awards support undergraduate and graduate students, early-career researchers (such as those who are ≤ 5 years post-graduation), and those suffering from financial hardship or lacking institutional support, in attending ACM SIGCHI conferences. Please see our call for applications for specific eligibility criteria, details of the award, and review timelines.   Submit your application at this link .

There are seven deadlines: the 9th of January, February, March, May, July, September, and November at 11:59 PM AoE . In case of extensions, the new deadline will be noted on the application website. You must apply to a deadline that occurs more than one month prior to the start of the conference that you plan to attend (we recommend applying as soon as you have your conference acceptance). For transparency, award recipients and distribution of awards across conferences will be announced periodically on the SIGCHI website. Please email [email protected] with any questions about GMTA or fixes/feedback for the application form.

IEEE RAS IDEA Travel Support

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Women in Engineering (WiE) committee launched a new initiative in 2023 to support people interested in the research field of robotics and automation. Their goal is to increase diversity in our community by facilitating access to underrepresented groups to attend one of the major IEEE RAS conferences.

This award will cover registration, travel costs and accommodation of up to USD$3300 to attend one conference of your preference (either fully-sponsored, or co-sponsored by RAS). In particular, IDEA will provide travel support for attending HRI2025. More info available at this link .

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected] .

SIGAI Student Travel Grants

SIGAI will this year provide travel support for students to attend HRI2025, Melbourne. More information about these travel awards will be posted in the first half of October.