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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).

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What are Research Travel Grants?

Research Travel Grants (RTG) are small grants that support research travel, both domestically and internationally, in preparation for a student’s thesis or dissertation. RTGs do not support travel to present at conferences.

Funding for these grants generously comes from the following endowments:

• Class of 1890 Fellowship
• Walter B. Cline Memorial Fellowship
• Norman J. Dewitt Memorial Award in Humanities
• Albert Howard Award
• Frieda M. Kunze Fellowship
• Patrick R. and Kathryn J. Lewis Graduate Fellowship Fund
• Eva O. Miller Fellowship
• Shevlin Fellowship
• Hugh J. and Elizabeth R. Thompson Fellowship Fund
• Alexander P. Anderson and Lydia Anderson Fellowship

HOW MUCH IS THE AWARD?

Doctoral candidates: up to $3,000

Doctoral pre-candidates: up to $1,500

Master’s students: up to $500

Grant awards do not provide tuition and/or health insurance benefits.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, graduate students lawfully in the U.S. on a non-temporary basis, MN Dream Act graduate students, and International students
• Applicants must be actively pursuing a research-based graduate degree at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities or Duluth campuses
• Applicants must be enrolled in tuition-bearing credit at the graduate tuition rate during the term in which they apply
• Applicant must have research travel days during the term in which they apply
• Applicants are eligible to receive one award at pre-candidacy level (master’s or doctoral pre-candidate) and one award at candidacy level
• Master's students are ineligible if they have already received a Judd Travel Grant; cannot receive RTG and Judd Grants simultaneously
• Doctoral candidates are ineligible if they have previously received a Thesis Research Travel Grant
• Applications for conference travel will not be considered
• Minimum duration of travel is for at least a consecutive 3-days 
• Location of travel is outside neighboring counties to county of residence

HOW DO I APPLY?

Graduate students apply directly through the electronic application form .

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?

Applications accepted October 1-31 for Fall research travel (selection by November 15)

Applications accepted February 1-28 for Spring research travel (selection March by 15)

Applications accepted April 15-May 15 for Summer research travel (selection by May 31)

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION MATERIALS?

The applicant will upload a single PDF of the application materials in the following order:

• Research Proposal (1-page maximum), see details below
• Budget Statement
• Curriculum Vitae (2-page maximum), see details below
• IRB/IACUC Documentation, see details below
• Unofficial UMN graduate transcript

Depending on the nature and location of your proposed research, you may need to submit additional application items. Please see the FAQ below for more details.

Required PDF title format: Last Name, First Name - Name of Graduate Program

WHAT IS THE REVIEW AND LOTTERY SELECTION?

The Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA) and an interdisciplinary faculty review committee review all applications each cycle to determine 1) eligibility requirements are met and 2) application is recommended for funding. All applications recommended for funding will go into a lottery system, one recommended by UMN OIT, for award selection.

APPLICATION MATERIAL DETAILS

+ research proposal.

• One-page maximum , single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman type, 1-inch margins. Key references, diagrams, or pictures may be included (they are not required) on a single additional appendix page (no formatting requirements).
• Include a working title for your research project at the top of the proposal.
• Describe your research plan in terms that are accessible to a non-specialist. Avoid jargon. If jargon must be used, please define the language.
• Explain the importance of the proposed travel and the direct impact it will have on your thesis or dissertation.
• If your research is part of a larger group project, be specific about your role and independent contribution.

+ CURRICULUM VITAE

• Two-page maximum , single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman type, 1-inch margins
• Focus on publications, presentations, academic accomplishments, and awards

+ IRB/IACUC DOCUMENTATION

Please consult the IRB and/or IACUC webpages for additional information.

If your research involves Human or Animal Subjects, provide the date of IRB/IACUC approval and documentation of approval (1-2 pages).

If your project involves human or animal subjects but IRB/IACUC told you that approval is not needed then provide the email or letter stating this decision.

If your Advisor has IRB/IACUC approval that covers this research project then provide that approval page (1-2 pages).

If your research does not involve Human or Animal subjects then submit the Human Subjects Statement (requires Advisor signature).

If your IRB/IACUC application is still pending, provide documentation to show the submitted request (1-2 pages). Once received, IRB/IACUC approval can be submitted directly to [email protected]. If selected to receive a Research Travel Grant, funding is contingent upon proof of IRB/IACUC approval and/or decision.

+ Do I need to obtain a language evaluation to conduct my research?

If you are conducting research in another language and you are not a native speaker of the language, you will need to obtain a language evaluation. Please email [email protected] for more information.

If you are a native speaker of the language, please include a signed statement indicating the language which will be used to conduct research and that you are a native speaker of that language. You may sign this statement yourself.

+ Do I need to obtain a letter of affiliation?

Depending on the nature and location of your proposed research, you may need a letter of affiliation.

A letter of affiliation demonstrates to faculty reviewers that, if selected to receive grant funding, you will be able to successfully carry out your proposed research. Reviewers are hesitant to approve funding if there is any doubt that the research can be successfully conducted.

If you are conducting research in a library archive, museum, or other public space, you can submit an email from an employee that verifies that you will have access to the required materials. If the archive/materials in question are available to the public, you can include a copy of the webpage highlighting the pertinent information.

If you have questions about a letter of affiliation, please email [email protected] .

+ Do I need a letter of affiliation to conduct surveys?

Yes, because you will want to provide proof to reviewers that you will be able to successfully conduct your proposed research. If you are conducting surveys, please provide documentation that demonstrates your ability to connect with the appropriate resources (e.g. community, business, and/or scholarly contacts).

+ WHAT ARE THE DATES CONSIDERED FOR EACH CYCLE?

The cycles correspond to the semesters or terms in the current academic year.

Fall cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between September 1 - December 31.

Spring cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between January 1 - May 31.

Summer cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between June 1 - August 31.

The travel dates can span more than one term. Applicants should apply to a cycle during which they will have some or all of their travel days taking place. In addition, in order to be eligible for funding, if selected, the applicant must be enrolled in the corresponding fall semester, spring semester, or summer term in which they are applying for an RTG.

If travel dates span more than one semester, and an applicant is not selected for funding during one cycle then they can apply again during the next cycle that contains research travel dates.

+ How is the RTG funding disbursed?

Research Travel Grants (RTG) count as estimated financial aid assistance and are disbursed via scholarship upload to a recipient's student account. Once posted to the student account, and if there is no current past due balance, then the RTG will disburse into a recipient's bank account via direct deposit, if set up, or a paper check will be mailed to the address on file.

+ Duration of Travel / Location of Travel

Eligible travel must take at least three days of consecutive traveling. If the proposed travel is less than a 3-day minimum to email [email protected] with your tentative travel plan so we can discuss eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

Eligible travel locations must be outside of your county or residence, and outside of neighboring counties of residence. For example, if you live in Hennepin county, travel within Hennepin county or travel to neighboring counties like Anoka would not be eligible travel for this grant; however, travel in Goodhue County, MN would be eligible in this example because Goodhue does not neighbor Hennepin county.

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Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Award Program

The University of Tulsa Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Awards Program provides assistance for graduate students to present their scholarship in a national or international forum to enhance the student’s career opportunities.

• Any enrolled graduate student who is a senior author on an abstract and orally presenting research conducted at the University of Tulsa may apply.
• The maximum amount of an individual award will be $1,000 for master’s students and $1,500 for doctoral students.
• Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, pending availability of funds within the Graduate School. Students are encouraged to submit requests as early as possible, as funds may run out over the course of the year.

Student Research and Travel Grant Program Application

The University of Tulsa Student Research and Travel Grant Program helps students to engage in worthwhile research projects and presentations at professional meetings that otherwise may not be possible as a result of a lack of financial support. It is also hoped this grant program will open new areas of research and stimulate more students to engage in research activities and professional meetings.

Learn more about student research and grants

The University of Tulsa Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Awards Program provides assistance for graduate students to present their scholarship in a national or international forum to enhance the student’s career opportunities. We encourage you to contact the Graduate School staff for more information about scholarship awards at [email protected] or by phone at 918-631-2336.

Objective: The University of Tulsa Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Awards Program provides financial assistance for graduate students to present their scholarship in a national or international forum and to enhance the student’s career opportunities. These are competitive awards; not all applicants receive one.

Eligibility: Any enrolled graduate student who is first author on an abstract and presenting research conducted at The University of Tulsa during their graduate program may apply. Enrolled students entering works in juried exhibitions are also eligible for support. The applicant must be enrolled at the time of the presentation (with the exception of summer), and the presentation must be prior to the applicant’s graduation.

All students are expected to have previous experience presenting either on campus or at a national or international professional meeting prior to receiving a Chapman Scholars Presentation Award. Appropriate on-campus experience includes a presentation given in the Annual Student Research Colloquium, in a departmental brown bag seminar, to a research advisory board, in a departmental symposium, or similar events. A classroom presentation for coursework is not deemed adequate.

It is highly recommended that students participate in the annual student Research Colloquium which is held each Spring. Presentations given in this forum are intended to improve students’ oral presentation skills and assist them with explaining their research to people outside of their discipline. Preference will be given to:

• Students in the final semesters of their degree program.
• Doctoral students giving oral presentations.
• Students who have previous experience presenting research.

Application Deadline: Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, pending availability of funds within the Graduate School. Students are encouraged to submit requests as early as possible, as funds may run out over the course of the year.

Application: All requests for support must be made using the Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Award application form . The applicant must enclose a detailed budget, a copy of the abstract, a copy of the acceptance letter of the paper for the professional meeting, and the completed application form signed by the student’s advisor.

If an acceptance letter is not available at the time of application, a student may still apply by the application deadline by attaching a copy of the transmittal letter sent with submission of the abstract. No funds will be released until a copy of the acceptance letter is submitted.

Budget: Submit a detailed budget that clearly lists each estimated cost associated with the scholarly presentation. Eligible expenses include round trip airfare or mileage ($0.585/mile), hotel cost, food (a maximum of $37.50 first and last day, and $50 for the other days), conference fees and Uber/Lyft transportation costs.

Size of Grant: A student may submit more than one proposal, but funding priority will be given to students who have received less than $1000 as master’s degree students and $1500 as doctoral degree students during their degree program.

Petition for Exception: If an application does not meet the above guidelines, including poster presentations by doctoral students, the student may petition for an exception by submitting the petition in writing to the Graduate Dean. The petition should explain in detail any extenuating circumstances and must be approved and signed by the advisor. The advisor’s letter must address the extenuating circumstances including doctoral students giving poster presentations.

Reporting Requirements: Expense reports and original receipts must be submitted within 30 days following travel. Requests for reimbursement submitted more than 30 days after travel may not be approved (University policy). For the travel reimbursement form, email [email protected] .

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Graduate Tuition Fellowship

The Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) is a competitive award program administered by the Graduate School that covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for qualified Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) students. Selections for these fellowships are made by each respective college.

Covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for full-time enrollment of nine (9) credit hours per term (fall and spring); some amounts may vary by college/department , click the corresponding link below for more information on your college's GTF policies.   This award is non-refundable and will be adjusted if the scholarship amount exceeds the actual cost of a student's in-state tuition and mandatory fees.

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. citizen or an   eligible noncitizen   to be eligible to complete a FAFSA
• Complete GTF mandatory training course in Canvas (annually/every academic year)
• Possess an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and be admitted to a Ph.D., DMA, or MFA degree program.
• Maintain full-time enrollment (enroll and complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours during an academic term (fall and spring)).
• Begin doctoral program with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrate satisfactory progress in course work, and timely progress in completing the degree requirements as defined by the enrolling graduate program. Note: Degree requirements include both course work and thesis/dissertation.

Click the corresponding link below for more information on your college's GTF policies.

• Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
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Graduate School Fund

The Graduate School Fund (GSF) provides financial assistance for state of Texas resident graduate students who demonstrate financial need.

Award amounts will be based on a student's financial need, enrollment level, and the availability of funds. The GSF can only be applied to the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. This award is non-refundable and will be adjusted if the scholarship amount exceeds the actual cost of a student's tuition and mandatory fees. Students who have a Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) are not eligible to receive the GSF. 

• Be a U.S. citizen or noncitizen who is eligible to complete a FAFSA
• For the 2024-2025 academic year, priority consideration will be given to students who completed a  FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) annually and if selected, completed the verification process by April 15th. Funds are limited and, therefore, are offered on a first come, first offered basis.  
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be classified as a Texas resident
• Be a degree-seeking graduate student, enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours during a long term (Fall/Spring), according to the policy set in the Graduate Catalog
• Demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress in course work, and timely progress in completing the degree requirements, including both course work and thesis/dissertation  (Students who do not meet SAP will only be eligible for GSF with an approved SAP appeal.)
• Not be the recipient of a Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) or  any other tuition exclusive waiver or fund

Maximum award amounts will be determined based on your enrollment and financial need:

Application

Submit a FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year. To complete a FAFSA and find out more information, visit fafsa.gov .

Houston Endowment and Presidential Fellowship

Presidential endowed fellowships, carey c. shuart presidential endowed fellowship.

The Carey C. Shuart Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the School of Art is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Chancellor/President Arthur K. Smith & First Lady June D. Smith Presidential Endowed Fellowship

The Chancellor/President Arthur K. Smith & First Lady June D. Smith Presidential Endowed Fellowship is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the colleges.

Florence Clemenger Presidential Endowed Fellowship

The Florence Clemenger Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the Graduate College of Social Work is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

John L. Bear Presidential Endowed Fellowship

The John L. Bear Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

June L. Chin Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The June L. Chin Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the College of Pharmacy is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston and are renewable for six years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Lourdes M. and Nicanora C. Cuellar Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The Lourdes M. and Nicanora C. Cuellar Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the College of Pharmacy is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for six years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Nicky R. and Lisa K. Holdeman Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The Nicky R. and Lisa K. Holdeman Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the College of Optometry is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for six years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Robert F. Lietzow Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The Robert F. Lietzow Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the Moores School of Music is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Sharon Ley Lietzow Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The Sharon Ley Lietzow Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the Moores School of Music is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Virginia Thompson Symons Presidential Endowed Fellowship 

The Virginia Thompson Symons Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the Cullen College of Engineering in Environment Engineering is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Preference is given to those whose degree objective is the doctorate. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

WalMart Health and Wellness Presidential Endowed Fellowship

The WalMart Health and Wellness Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the College of Pharmacy is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for six years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Yu-Wen Diana Huang Presidential Endowed Fellowship

The Yu-Wen Diana Huang Presidential Endowed Fellowship in the Gerald D. Hines College of Archietecture is intended to recruit exceptional graduate students. Fellowships are limited to students entering graduate programs at the University of Houston during the fall term and are renewable for two years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Selections for this fellowship are made by the college.

Graduate School Stella L. Ehrhardt Scholarship

The Graduate School Stella L. Ehrhardt Scholarship is a two-year fellowship available to master's students at the University of Houston. Selections for this scholarship are made by each respective college.

$1,200 annually (renewable for up to two years while enrolled in a master's program), as funds are available. Students who are non-residents or international will also qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver.

• Possess an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and be enrolled in master's degree program.
• Maintain full-time enrollment (enroll and complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours during an academic term (fall and spring) in a master's program).

Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund

The Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund provides support for student research initiatives, at the doctoral level only .

One-time award of up to $1,000.

The following minimum requirements must be met to qualify for a Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund:

• Pursuing a doctorate degree, and not in graduating term
• GRS participant (does not exclude GRS winners)
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Full-time enrollment (enroll and complete a minimum of 9 credit hours)

Applicants must attach the following documents through the ticket form below:

• Statement of research focus
• Explanation of how the Graduate School Research Incentive Cullen Fund will support research (i.e. thesis/dissertation, culminating project and/or field based work)
• Explain how funds will be used for data collection
• Log into AccessUH
• Click on the “ICON” icon
• Submit documents that are relevant to your research.
• https://www.uh.edu/research/compliance/irb/policies/
• Committee members will then review your submission to determine approval.
• Budget sheet
• Budget narrative detailing costs included on budget sheet
• Not accepting applications at this time

Deliverables

If selected, applicants must complete the following after research in order to receive funding:

• Research dates
• Follow up report will need to be submitted within 30 days after conclusion of research

Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant

The Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant (CFTG) is a competitive fellowship program established to support graduate student travel to meetings, conferences, performances, and exhibits to showcase their research and scholarly work.  This travel grant program is designed both to enhance professional development opportunities for students and to further promote the status of the University of Houston as a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university.  The CFTG is open to all masters, doctorate, and professional students.

This fund is a reimbursement award and will reimburse the student upon submission of the deliverables.

Doctorate/Professional:   CFTG will cover up to 75% allowable travel expenses (hotel or conference housing, transportation, registration costs) or up to $750.00, whichever is less.

Masters:   CFTG will cover up to $500 of allowable travel expenses (hotel or conference housing, transportation, registration costs).

The following minimum requirements must be met to qualify for the Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant:

Doctorate/Professional:

• The applicant’s work must be accepted to be presented at a competitive meeting, conference, performance, or exhibit. If the work has been submitted but an acceptance has not yet been received, the applicant may still submit a travel grant application; however, any award is contingent on acceptance. Only travel to the events with competitive selection criteria for the participants is supported by this travel grant;
• Event dates must occur within the travel dates for the application term
• The applicant’s college/department/program has to commit to cover a minimum of 25% of the conference costs.
• Preference will be given to students who have not previously received travel grant funding. Students may only receive one travel award in a calendar year.

* Only travel permitted by University of Houston travel guidelines is eligible for an award:  https://uh.edu/covid-19/guidelines-protocols/travel-guidelines/  . You may be asked to provide additional documentation that your travel has been approved according to UH policies before being eligible to receive the award.

• Conference location refers to the physical location of the conference, not the scope of the conference or attendees. If the conference takes place outside the U.S., mark ‘International’; if the conference is close enough to drive, mark ‘Local/Regional’; otherwise, for all U.S. destinations that require air travel, mark ‘National’.
• Submission type refers to how your presentation/poster was chosen. ‘General acceptance’ means that all abstract submissions were accepted (no selection process). ‘Peer reviewed’ means that you submitted an abstract that was reviewed by one or more experts in the field, and your project was accepted. ‘Invited’ refers to situations in which conference organizers ask you to present at the conference without you having applied beforehand, as in the case of keynote or plenary speakers.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)- 2 page maximum
• Written description by the applicant of the event detailing the following: event selectivity, what it means to be “accepted” to the event, and the applicant’s research that will be presented (1 page maximum)
• Support letter from the applicant’s faculty advisor or graduate chair attesting the following: quality of the work presented, quality/prestige of the event, event selectivity, what it means to be “accepted”, and how the event participation is  directly related  to the applicant’s work at the University of Houston
• Conference host letter (scanned copy of paper letter or email is acceptable) with the applicant’s name clearly listed as a presenter or performer to verify the student’s acceptance to participate in the event.

Due to the wide-ranging schedules of conferences, there is one deadline per term for Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant applications. There will be a 3-4 week review period following these deadlines. Applications must be received by 11:59PM CST on the deadline provided below. Applications should be for travel occurring after the application deadline

September 20, 2024 (for travel commencing on or after September 20, 2024)

February 3, 2025 (for travel commencing on or after February 3, 2025)

Selection Criteria

• The impact and selectivity of the conference.
• The potential for the student to disseminate his/her work broadly through the conference.
• The abstract and statement.
• The student’s academic standing, research experience, and support letter.
• Previous funding- students who have received a prior travel award from the Graduate School will be given lower priority for funding relative to students who have not previously received travel grant funding.
• Talk:  Fully completed paper
• Poster: PDF file of the poster
• Workshop: A short story detailing the events of the workshop
• Final Travel Report

Application and participation in the annual UH Graduate School research event (3MT and/or poster session).

Additional Resources

Traveling abroad? The Learning Abroad office at the University of Houston is officially designated as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility by the  U.S. Department of State . Their acceptance agents are authorized to facilitate and receive your applications for a U.S. passport book and/or card. Visit the Passport for Coogs website for additional information.

Graduate Research Showcase

The  University of Houston Graduate School  hosts the university-wide  Graduate Research Showcase . This event is intended to showcase the breadth and depth of groundbreaking research being undertaken by  UH  graduate students across disciplines, as well as to offer opportunities for cross-disciplinary networking. The event will feature a poster session and an oral session in the form of a  3MT®   competition. Graduate student winners from each category will be eligible to receive scholarship awards ranging from $250 to $1000. You must be present at the Awards ceremony to receive the scholarship if you are selected as a first, second, or third place winner.

• 1 st Place: $1,000
• 2 nd Place: $750
• 3 rd Place: $500

Date: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA

• Poster Session: TBA
• 3MT®   Finals and Awards Ceremony: TBA
• Reception: TBA

Visit the GRS website for more information on how to apply.

Cullen Graduate Student Success Fellowship

The Graduate School, in collaboration with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), is offering the Cullen Graduate Student Success Fellowship. This fellowship will provide funds to support graduate and professional student success in academic endeavors including research, teaching and creative work. This award is open to master’s, doctoral and professional students. The Cullen Graduate Student Success Fellowship will provide funding for support of the following activities.

This fellowship may cover expenses related to academics and/or research, such as software, registration costs for virtual conferences, materials needed for academic projects or workshops, and other similar expenses.

One-time scholarship award of $250.

Students must be registered in a graduate or professional program and must be in good academic standing in their program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Members of the GPSA will review applications and will make funding recommendations to the Dean of the Graduate School. Priority will be given to students who have the greatest need and/or are nearing degree completion.  Priority will be given to students who have not received the CGSSF award previously.

• Describe what the award will be used for, the need for the award and how the award will support your academic success.
• Explain specifically how funds will be used and provide an approximate budget detailing the projected costs.
• Other factors (negative impact of pandemic, progress to graduation, financial need).
• Attach a 1 pg resume in pdf format.

Currently not accepting applications.

Outstanding Dissertation Award

These awards will be given to an eligible graduate student who submitted an outstanding dissertation representing “original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline.” Awards will be given in the following 4 broad fields in rotating years:

• mathematics, physical sciences and engineering
• social sciences
• biological sciences
• humanities and fine art

Two $1000 awards will be given per year; one in each of the eligible fields.

Click here for more information on the Outstanding Dissertation Award

Outstanding Thesis Award

The Outstanding Master's Thesis Awards will be given in four different categories on a rotating basis:

• Math, Physical Sciences and Engineering
• Humanitites and Fine Arts
• Social Sciences, Business and Education
• Life Sciences

An additional award will be given for a non-traditional thesis/project award. Two (or three) $750 awards will be given per year.

Click here for more information on the Outstanding Thesis Award

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The following represent the most common waivers available to students as fully described in Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code: 

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More information on tuition and fees exemptions and waivers can be accessed here  Tuition Waiver

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Visit University Career Services'  website for more information on work-study jobs and how to apply. *Any scholarship counts as a financial resource and must be considered when constructing a student award package. Total student aid cannot exceed a student’s cost of attendance. The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend the University of Houston. Your COA includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. University of Houston awards are subject to change depending on the entire student award package and the students’ COA.

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Visit the Engaged Learning Travel Scholarship page to learn more and apply. 

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Undergraduate Travel Awards provide up to a $500 scholarship to students who are presenting their research or creative projects at an academic conference.

Undergraduate Travel Awards provide  up to a $500 scholarship  to KU undergraduate students to defray the cost of conference attendance fees to present their research or creative performance at a professional conference in their field or to cover the registration fee to attend a virtual professional conference.

Funds are dispersed until depleted, beginning in August each year.

Apply as soon as possible.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis around the 15th of each month during the academic year, with notification of results by the end of that month.

All funds must be awarded by June 1 of each year—if your conference takes place over the summer, please be sure to apply early.

The Center receives funding for this program from departmental funds and from the Student Senate's Equal Opportunity Fund.

Travel Award Details

Eligibility.

All full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students  in good academic standing are eligible to apply. If you are enrolled in less than 12 hours, please email  [email protected]  to inquire about an exception and include the reason you are requesting an exception.

To attend an in-person conference, eligible students must be presenting their work, not just attending the conference.

The Center will accept applications to attend a virtual conference, even if the student is not presenting.

The conference  presentation must occur while the student is still enrolled at KU .

The conference to be attended must be considered a “professional conference” according to the  Guidelines for Professional Conference Classification

Travel Award applications must be submitted  prior  to the conference date. Please note that applications received by the 15th of each month will be reviewed prior to the end of the month.

Students may only receive one travel award per academic year.

Application

A complete application includes:

The online Undergraduate Travel Award application,  including proof of acceptance to present at the professional conference .

Examples of acceptable proof that you are presenting at the conference:

Screenshot of email from conference organizer that you are presenting.

Copy of conference program listing your name as a presenter  or  the link to the online conference program.

If you have not received official notification that you are presenting at the conference, please upload a document briefly explaining that your documentation is forthcoming.

The online Research Mentor Travel Award Reference Form, completed by the student's research mentor.

The Center will begin dispersing funds at the beginning of the semester and will do so until all funds have been exhausted. It is recommended that students apply as early as possible.

Award dispersal

Successful applicants will receive  up to a $500 scholarship  to cover their in-person presentation conference attendance fees or to pay for online/virtual registration conference fees.

This money will be posted to the student's account through the Financial Aid Office at the time that the student is notified that they have received a Travel Award

If you owe KU for any charges (e.g. tuition, required campus fees, etc.), this financial aid will be applied towards the amount due and if a credit balance is created within your account, the credit balance will be refunded to you

You will receive your check via direct deposit if signed up for this service in Enroll & Pay. Otherwise, the Bursar’s Office will mail you a check

If you have questions about how this award may affect your Financial Aid, please contact your  Financial Aid counselor .

Once the conference presentation is completed, students are expected to fill out the  travel award evaluation form , where they will be asked to submit an electronic copy of their poster or slides. If the student is unable to attend the conference to present their research after the Travel Award has already been distributed, they will be required to return the Travel Award money in full. 

Expectations

Evaluation Form:  Once the conference is over, students are expected to fill out the  travel award evaluation form , where they can submit an electronic copy of their poster or talk. If the student is unable to present at the conference after the Travel Award has already been distributed, they will be required to return the Travel Award money in full. 

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If a student asks you for a reference for the Undergraduate Travel Award, you simply need to fill out the short  Research Mentor Travel Award Reference form .  You  DO NOT  need to provide a letter of reference; there is a spot on the form for you to enter any comments.

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The University of Utah is currently allowing  domestic travel for students. International trips are subject to approval, check HERE . 

The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.

When to Apply:  Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only ( applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted ).

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• Applicants must be enrolled, degree seeking undergraduate students at the University of Utah at the time of application and at the time the funds will be used.
• Applicants must be working collaboratively with a University of Utah faculty on a research project and the funds requested must go towards that project.
• Requested funds may only cover the undergraduate student applicant’s future research-related expenses.

What is expected of Travel Grants & Small Grants recipients and their mentors?

Students are expected to:

• Use awarded funds only as indicated in the proposed budget.
• Forfeit and return unused funds to the Office of Undergraduate Research within two semester of the award.
• Submit a final report within 60 days of receiving the grant (or, in the case of a Travel Grant, within 60 days after the travel).
• Acknowledge support from the University of Utah Office of Undergraduate Research in the dissemination of the research. We suggest the following: This work was supported by funding from the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Utah awarded to [student's name]. Please use this logo .

Faculty mentors are expected to :

• Mentor the student in her/his pursuit of the proposed research project.
• Support the expectations of students listed above.
• Acknowledge support from the University of Utah Office of Undergraduate Research in the dissemination of the research. We suggest the following: This work was supported by travel and small grant funding provided by the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Utah awarded to [student's name, Semester, Year]. Please use this logo .

Note to applicants:

• Once you complete the student portion of the application, you will be instructed to forward your submission confirmation email to your faculty mentor, who must then complete the faculty mentor portion of the application before the application will be considered for funding. Incomplete applications expire after 30 days and must be re-submitted to be considered.
• To the extent possible in light of the award criteria, Small Grants and Travel Grants are distributed throughout the colleges and schools on campus.
• Funding from the travel grant program (max $500) might cover expenses for future: airfare, lodging, conference registration, mileage (funding may not be used for gas).
• Students may be awarded a maximum of one travel grant.
• Travel Grants may not be used for : Travel related to research that is not conducted with a University of Utah professor.
• Award preference will be given to students who: Request travel funds for a conference at which they have been accepted to present.
• Funding from the small grant program (max $500) can help with future purchases of: research supplies, special training fees, participant incentives, or other research costs related to the student's original work.
• Small grants may not be used to pay publication fees or to purchase books, software, or other supplies that are available to U of U students via the libraries, computer labs, Marriott Knowledge Commons, etc.
• Students may be awarded only one small grant.
• Award preference will be given to students who: Request funds to purchase consumables rather than durable supplies.

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Travel May Slow Down Aging Process According To New Study

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Forget the serums and injections and instead pack your bags. A new study shows that travel may be one of the best ways to prevent premature aging.  

Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia set out to study whether travel can slow the typical human body’s “low entropy” or gradual decline. Turns out that all the positive aspects that come with travel—physical activity, mental stimulation, exposure to new experiences, immersion in nature, and new social interactions–can in fact help slow down aging. 

"Tourism isn't just about leisure and recreation. It could also contribute to people's physical and mental health," said Fangli Hu, who led the study’s research, in a statement . That emphasis on physical and mental health is the key to staying younger, longer. "Ageing, as a process, is irreversible. While it can't be stopped, it can be slowed down,"  said Hu.

In the Edith Cowan study, which Science Daily published earlier this month, the researchers found that travel “might help alleviate chronic stress, dampen overactivation of the immune system, and encourage normal functioning of the self-defence system,” which can all help slow physical and mental aging .  

The reason that travel is so good for you is that vacationers typically end up doing more physical activity than they do at home, like hiking mountain trails, walking miles through European towns, or beach strolling for miles. “Engaging in recreation potentially releases tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints. This relief helps maintain the body's metabolic balance and increases the anti–wear-and-tear system's effectiveness," Hu explained.

Additionally, new destinations mean new mental stimulation—new sights, new languages, new experiences, all of which are good for the brain. According to the research, those new activities and novel settings can "stimulate stress responses and elevate metabolic rates, positively influencing metabolic activities and the body's self-organising capabilities."

While stimulating stress sounds like a bad idea, Hu said it is actually beneficial and can improve the body's ability to identify real stress and threats and make it stronger. Hu explained, "Put simply, the self-defence system becomes more resilient. Hormones conducive to tissue repair and regeneration may be released and promote the self-healing system's functioning."

Travel may help alleviate chronic stress, ease tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints, and increase "the anti-wear-and-tear system's effectiveness". So plan your girls' trip or family vacation or both, because as Hu says, "Ageing, as a process, is irreversible. While it can't be stopped, it can be slowed down."

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The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Travel and Research Grants fund doctoral and, in some cases, master’s students within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS) who plan to present their research at conferences outside of Boston or to conduct research related to their dissertation.

Purpose and Aim: Our goal is to support the exceptional and significant work of Boston University’s graduate students, in the hopes that their conference and research travel will aid them in their professional development and dissertation and/or thesis progress, as well as provide valuable insights for the world at large. We also aim to provide graduate students with an opportunity to hone their research statements, so we therefore overlap our application requirements with a myriad of other grant giving organizations and foundations so that students come out of this experience with a building block of well-written responses to common grant application questions that they may use in the future.

Please read all of the instructions before applying. A link to the application portal is below.

Eligibility Criteria

There are two GSO grant categories, each with the same award amount limits: the conference travel grant and the research grant. Please note the following eligibility criteria for the grant you wish to apply for:

Eligibility for Conference Travel Grants

You may apply for a conference travel grant if you meet the following criteria:

• You are a doctoral student or a student in the Master’s in Fine Arts program within BU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. (Please note: MA students are not eligible for a GSO grant.)
• Your department is in good standing with GSO, meaning that you have a department representative who has attended 3 or more GSO general body meetings during the semester. (Please see below for more information.)
• You have been accepted or have applied to speak or present a poster at an academic conference that takes place after the application deadline and within 1 year following. 
• Said academic conference takes place outside of the Boston area or outside the area of your primary residence.
• December 2024 cycle: You have not received a GSO conference travel grant in any previous cycle.

Eligibility for Research Grants

You may apply for a research grant if you meet the following criteria:

• travel out of Boston or your primary residence
• purchasing of specific tools, items, or technologies
• use of a paid archive or research facility
• attending a paid workshop or training
• Your dissertation research will take place within the 12 months following the next application deadline. 
• December 2024 cycle: You have not received a GSO research grant in any previous cycle.

GRS Departmental Standing with GSO

Only graduate students in GRS departments may apply for a GSO grant. If you are unsure if your department is within GRS, please see this website: https://www.bu.edu/academics/grs/departments/

In order to apply for a GSO grant, your department must be in good standing with GSO. If you would like to confirm your department’s standing with GSO, please email [email protected] .

Award Money

GSO Travel and Research Grants have a maximum award amount of $1,000. You may apply for any amount at the maximum level or below.

The Grant Review Committee may fully award, partially award, or reject your application. Fully awarded applications receive the maximum amount of $1,000; partially awarded applications may receive anywhere between $500 – $999.

Application Deadlines

Applications are usually in August, December, and April of each year. You may apply for conference travel or research project start dates that occur in the 12 months following the application deadline:

• August 1st, 2024 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from August 1st, 2024 – August 1st, 2025 
• December 1st, 2024 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from December 1st, 2024 – December 1st 2025
• April 1st, 2025 deadline: for conference travel or research projects that occur from April 1st, 2025 – April 1st, 2026

Because you can reapply immediately if you do not receive a grant, it is recommended you apply as early as possible. 

The application portal opens up 6 weeks ahead of the deadline, although you can find the application questions below and can draft your answers ahead of time.

Evaluation Criteria

As an interdisciplinary review committee made up of graduate students, we take a holistic approach to evaluating applications, especially taking into account factors like financial need, impact of your project or research topic, and if the grant award will greatly impact progress towards degree completion and professional development.

It is important to write the grant application targeted towards a non-specialized audience. This means avoiding jargon and field-specific terminology without providing context and definitions, as well as providing clarity regarding the impact of academic conferences or research projects within one’s field (i.e. do not assume we know how big of a deal a conference is for you, but please do explain it to us). For applications that are rejected, it is more often than not because they have not been able to adequately translate their work for a non-specialized audience.

We also take special note of clarity of budget, and impact of the award amount requested towards reaching the goal of the graduate student. We are more likely to fund a travel request or a research project if it is made clear in the application that the amount requested will fill a gap within funding, provide funding where there previously was none, or may be the only source of funding in order for travel or research to take place. Please be honest with alternative funding sources – we mark down applications who do not do their due diligence to note alternative funding sources or fail to apply to as many sources as possible.

Applications that are rejected are more than encouraged to edit their applications in order to reapply in the next cycle. You may request that we provide our feedback from the review process to you to incorporate them into your edits.

Application and Award Procedures

Please follow all of the instructions in submitting your application. Use all of the available word count provided to describe your work. If you have questions as you are crafting your application, please contact [email protected] .

The Conference Travel Grant application asks for the following information:

• Demographic information
• Information about previous GSO grants you have applied for or been awarded
• Information about the conference at which you plan to present
• Alternative funding sources for your conference travel, including amounts (i.e. department conference budgets, PI funding, grants provided by the conference, or alternative grants); please include funding sources you have applied for and may not yet have received or been rejected by
• Detailed budget for your conference travel, including: conference registration, transportation, room and board, local travel, and additional costs. Additionally, you will be asked to provide a short answer justifying your budget, which gives you the ability to expand on which line items you plan to prioritize and provide information on additional funding sources.
• Essay Q1: Please provide a brief description of your research and its significance both within your scholarly field of study as well as its implications for the world at large. Highlight any interventions, disruptions, or advancements you are making within the current scholarship in your field, and explain in plain terms any broad changes occurring in your field with which you are in conversation. Especially for this question, please tailor this for a non-specialist audience. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q2: Please first explain your current academic situation, including descriptions of any stages in your path towards degree completion that may be particular to your field (eg. qualifying exams, lab work, on-site fieldwork, dissertation writing, job market, etc.). Again, please tailor this question for a non-specialist audience. Secondly, clarify the need to attend this conference at this specific point in your academic situation. For example, you can describe how attending this conference at this time will ensure you can keep your projected time to degree. You can also indicate any other situations that are impacting or have impacted your academic situation. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q3: How will this travel grant help you attain your current and future research goals? Please provide specific examples of how presenting at this conference will help you in achieving your current project (as outlined in Essay Q1) as well as your future career goals, be they within academia, industry, nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, or other. You may choose to highlight examples of specific panels you plan to attend, individuals you plan to speak or network with, or collaborations that are planned as a result of this conference. (400 words maximum)

The Research Grant application asks for the following information:

• Demographic Information
• Research project title, research site(s), and dates
• Alternative funding sources for your dissertation research, including amounts (i.e. departmental funding, PI funding, GRAF funding, major and minor external grants, or alternative grants); please include funding you may have applied for and not yet received or been rejected by
• Detailed budget for your research project, including: travel, materials, software, archive access, accommodations, workshop fees, transcription fees, or other costs as apply. Additionally, you will be asked to provide a short answer justifying your budget, which gives you the ability to expand on why certain line items will help you to further reach your research goals.
• Essay Q2: Please first explain your current academic situation, including descriptions of any stages in your path towards degree completion that may be particular to your field (eg. qualifying exams, lab work, on-site fieldwork, dissertation writing, job market, etc.). Again, please tailor this question for a non-specialist audience. Secondly, clarify the need for your research project at this specific point in your academic situation. For example, you can describe how this research will ensure you can keep your projected time to degree. You can also indicate any other situations that are impacting or have impacted your academic situation. (300 words maximum)
• Essay Q3: How will this grant and research opportunity help you attain your current and future research goals? Please provide specific examples of how this research project will help you in achieving your current project (as outlined in Essay Q1) as well as your future career goals, be they within academia, industry, nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, or other. You may choose to highlight examples of specific skills to be gained, workshops you plan to attend, opportunities to gather and/or analyze data, or trainings related to your career goals, among others. (400 words maximum)

Applications are reviewed by the committee over a span of 4-5 weeks following the application deadline. Decisions are provided via email approximately 4-6 weeks after the deadline.

All awards are provided as reimbursements from GRS. If you have been awarded a grant, you are given 12 months to provide receipts in order to file your reimbursement request with the GSO Grant Chair and the GSO Treasurer. Instructions on how to submit your reimbursement request are provided in your award letter. Reimbursements take approximately 1 month to be sent to you, so it is recommended that you submit them as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An updated FAQ section is currently in progress. In the meantime, you can find previous answers to FAQs here: https://www.bu.edu/gso/travelgrants/gso-travel-grant-faq/ .

The GSO Travel and Research Grant Review Committee is made up of your peers – fellow graduate students. We invite PhD students and candidates from across all GRS departments to join the review committee. If you are interested in joining, please email the GSO Grant Chair at [email protected] . Review committee members are still eligible to apply for GSO grants, although they may not score their own applications (for obvious reasons).

The GSO grant committee is as follows: (Updated September 2024)

Jessica Martin – Grant Review Committee Chair, 2024-2025 (non-scoring member) 3rd Year Ph.D. Student, Biological Anthropology

Annie Beckett – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 5th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Chemistry

Florian Bodamer – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 7th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science

Estelle Brun – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 3rd Year Ph.D. Student, Political Science

Sasha Gilmore – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 4th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Earth & Environment

Averi Giudicessi – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 3rd Year Ph.D. Student, Clinical Psychology

Ryan Pham – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 3rd Year Ph.D. Candidate, Chemistry

Corinne   Vietorisz  – Grant Review Committee Member, 2024-2025 4th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Biology

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Students may apply for these competitive grants through the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) to support projects which supplement their off-campus study experience or travel in connection with independent study and research. The purpose of these grants is to enhance immersion in a different culture and extend international or intercultural awareness. These grants are not an alternative form of financial aid for supporting the SLU comprehensive fee for off-campus study.

Preference will be given to those students who have not previously received a grant through CIIS. 

• Travel Enrichment Grants  are intended for students participating in off-campus programs who want to pursue an academic or personal/extra-curricular interest during their off-campus study program.  These grants permit students to pursue an area of interest by providing supplementary funding for activities not included in their off-campus study program.
• Travel Research Grant s  are intended to support students who wish to pursue independent study and research, to be conducted off-campus on international or intercultural topics. These grants support projects which require additional time outside the calendar of an off-campus program. Applicants should plan to stay on after completing an off-campus program or to travel independently to a site. Proposals normally support independent study that is grounded in prior academic course work and that will contribute to subsequent academic work on campus.      
• Patti McGill Peterson - The Glocal Exchange Grant :  Students accepted to off-campus study programs have the opportunity to apply for a $300 Patti McGill Peterson grant through The Glocal Exchange , a citizen journalism article series published by Weave News. Accepted students will receive the funds in exchange for researching, writing, and publishing a story related to their abroad coursework and interests for Weave News. Topics that best fit the series'  emphasis on global-local connections will be preferred.
• Patti McGill Peterson - Weaving the Streets/People's History Archive Grant :  Students accepted to off-campus study programs have the opportunity to apply for a Patti McGill Peterson grant through Weaving the Streets & People’s History Archive , an ongoing collaboration between the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery and Weave News . This project focuses on the creative ways ordinary people make use of public space. Accepted students will receive funds in exchange for researching, writing, and publishing several short articles related to their abroad coursework and interests for the Weaving the Streets blog hosted by Weave News, keeping in mind the general purpose of the project, and to collect several artifacts for the People’s History Archive . Students may also contribute born digital photographs to The Streets are Talking: Public Forms of Creative Expression from around the World , published in Jstor.

While completing an application for these grants, students are to consult with a faculty or staff member who will advise, review the final draft of the proposal, and write a recommendation about the student and the proposal. Students applying for Independent Travel/Research Grants must also make an appointment to discuss their proposal with the Associate Dean of International Studies.

Applications are reviewed by the Committee on International and Intercultural Studies and/or a Committee of Weave News Editors. Decisions are announced about two weeks after the deadline. We encourage you to review the previous Grant Recipients for an idea of projects that have been funded. Previous grant recipients' stories can be found at our  Travel Grant Map and Archive .

Grants will be made only to matriculated SLU students whose grant project is completed before by February 15 (for fall programs) or June 15 (for spring programs). Grants may not be used for equipment, internships, package tours, or tuition/fees for courses or programs. Other SLU Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants are available to St. Lawrence students who are interested in working on international internships and enrichment projects. Detailed information is available through Career Services.

Students who are awarded CIIS grant funding will be required to provide information and photos about their experience to be included on the CIIS Grant Recipients page when they return to campus. Recipients are also required to present about their experience during the semi-annual Festival of Scholarship.

To apply for a CIIS Grant please complete the appropriate application on each grant's page.  Applications are due on April 8th for Fall and Academic Year programs. Applications are due on November 5th for Spring programs. 

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The Scholars Research Support and Travel Fund (SRSTF) supports undergraduate research by providing grants of up to $500 for supplies, necessities, and scholarly-related travel for University Scholars.

All University Scholars are encouraged to submit the results of work they have undertaken in a Trail-Blazer Award (previously the SSIRF), research assistantship, internship, co-op, directed study, or research-intensive class to  professional conferences and events .

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OUR Research Grants Program

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides financial assistance for undergraduates undertaking research projects and for students traveling to present their results at conferences.

OUR Research Semester Grants Program

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) invites undergraduate students from all colleges and academic disciplines to apply for an OUR Undergraduate Research Grant. The purpose of the grant is to support the growth and development of original, independent research or creative scholarship activities during a given semester. The grant of $1,000 will fund materials and supplies, project-related travel expenses, etc., . Two funding cycles exist: one for fall semester grants and one for spring semester grants. For more information, visit Undergraduate Research Grant Guidelines (PDF)  and Undergraduate Research Grant Cover Sheet (PDF) .

Please note: Posters printed after the grant end date cannot be charged against the grant.

Application Deadline for spring Semester Awards: Nov. 1, Student will be notified by Dec. 15 Application Deadline for fall Semester Awards: April 15, Student will be notified by May 30

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OUR invites undergraduate students from all disciplines at University of Idaho to apply for a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The SURF Program is a 10-week summer program running June through early August that allows students to work full-time on faculty-mentored projects in any field of study. Each award includes a $5,000 student fellowship given as a stipend and $1,000 in research funds to help cover the cost of materials and supplies, project-related travel expenses, etc. For more information, view the SURF Program Application Guidelines (PDF)  and SURF Program Cover Sheet (PDF) .

Application Deadline for Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: Feb. 15 , Student will be notified by March 10

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Travel Grant Applications are accepted August 1 through April 1. Travel must occur during the academic year.

OUR offers a limited number of Travel Grants (up to $800) to U of I undergraduate students to defray the cost of travel to present results of their research, scholarly or creative activities at a professional conference in their field. This grant does not fund salary or other personnel expenses.

OUR Travel Grant Requirements

Eligibility.

All currently enrolled undergraduate students who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply. The travel must occur while the student is still enrolled at U of I and the research must be conducted under the supervision of a U of I faculty research advisor. The conference to be attended must be considered a “professional conference.” Each student presenter can receive a maximum of $800 from the OUR Travel Grant program in each academic year. This grant does not fund salary or other personnel expenses. Priority will be given to students who have not previously received an OUR Travel Grant.

Application Process

Students must submit an OUR Travel Grant Application along with a letter of support from the U of I faculty advisor who mentored the student’s research project. Requests for funding must be made 45 days prior to the expected travel start date. In the detailed budget, provide your best estimate of the cost of your transportation and registration fees. Applications received by the 15th of each month will be reviewed prior to the end of the month.

Please note: Applications received in December will be reviewed with the January applicant pool.

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A letter of support from the U of I faculty member who mentored the student’s research project is required. The OUR seeks to support research by undergraduates at U of I mentored by faculty at U of I. The OUR cannot support student conference presentations that are based on research conducted at other universities or with a mentor who is not a U of I faculty member. This letter should include name, location and date of conference; confirmation that this is a professional conference or meeting; a brief statement confirming the faculty member’s mentorship and supervision of the student’s research; a brief statement about the student and their work; a short assessment of the potential significance of the student being invited to the conference; and whether or not this research is supported by a grant (if so, include the funder’s name). The faculty advisor statement needs to be emailed on department letterhead (PDF format) to [email protected] or delivered to the Office for Undergraduate Research.

While financial need is a consideration for selection, it is not the only criterion. We welcome applications that reflect presentations from diverse disciplines as represented in the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and the professional schools. We also encourage applications from diverse student populations such as first-time and experienced presenters.

OUR can help with the costs of transportation to the conference, hotel expenses and registration fees for the professional conference. OUR funds cannot be used to defray meal expenses. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for up to $800 of their travel, accommodation and/or meeting registration expenses. ORIGINAL receipts and a conference program will be required for reimbursement. The travel must be completed and the request for reimbursement must be made while the student is still enrolled. The request for reimbursement must be submitted within 15 days after the conference.

Additional Requirements

Recipients of OUR Travel Grants are required to present their work at the U of I Undergraduate Research Symposium, held in April. Recipients are also required to acknowledge support from the Office of Undergraduate Research on their posters or during their presentations. Please see our guidelines for acknowledging OUR support.

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U.S. colleges are cutting their partnerships and financial ties with Russia

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Middlebury College in Vermont suspended a study abroad program in Russia at the end of February citing safety concerns, urging the 12 students to return home. Among them was Zavier Ridgley, who was studying in Moscow when he was told to book a flight home quickly. Here, he stands for a self-portrait in front of Moscow State University in January. Zavier Ridgley/AP hide caption

Middlebury College in Vermont suspended a study abroad program in Russia at the end of February citing safety concerns, urging the 12 students to return home. Among them was Zavier Ridgley, who was studying in Moscow when he was told to book a flight home quickly. Here, he stands for a self-portrait in front of Moscow State University in January.

Colleges across the U.S. are pulling students from study abroad programs in Russia, ending research partnerships and cutting financial ties as part of a global wave of condemnation over the invasion of Ukraine.

At the same time, colleges have promised to support Russian students on their campuses, opposing calls from a few in Congress to remove them from the country as a sanction against their homeland.

Ukraine invasion — explained

International students went to ukraine to study. now many worry they can't escape.

The moves are mostly symbolic — U.S. colleges have little power to sway Russia or squeeze its finances, and academic exchange between the nations has always been meager. But the suggestion that some or all Russian students should forfeit the opportunity to study here has drawn new attention to the role of universities in global disputes.

Last academic year, U.S. colleges hosted nearly 5,000 students from Russia, less than 1% of all international students. Advocates for international education say losing those students would forgo a chance to expose them to western ideals, and they say Russians who choose to study in America are already more likely to want change back home.

"Leaders need to make a distinction between Putin and Russian people who want a better life," said Jill Welch, a senior adviser for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a coalition of university presidents. "Sending anyone back wouldn't shorten any war by a day."

Schools have urged compassion for students from Russia

Many universities have called for compassion for students from Russia who, like those from Ukraine, may fear for the safety of family members or face sudden financial difficulty.

In a message to students, Columbia University's president said students from both countries face a "bewildering and uncertain road ahead."

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At the University of Washington, President Ana Mari Cauce said the campus stands with Ukraine but "must also take care to not let the actions of Russia's authoritarian government affect our treatment of Russian students, scholars and community members who have no role in its policies."

Some in Congress have pushed for visa restrictions against Russian students. Speaking on CNN last month, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said the U.S. should consider "kicking every Russian student out of the United States" as a way to stir backlash against Vladimir Putin in Russia.

The idea has gained little support in Washington, but the White House later suggested that its separate sanctions against Russian oligarchs are partly intended to block access to U.S. universities.

"What we're talking about here is seizing their assets, seizing their yachts, and making it harder for them to send their children to colleges and universities in the West," press secretary Jen Psaki said last week while discussing the sanctions.

A Polish hotel recovering from its own tragic past has become a refuge for Ukrainians

College leaders aren't fighting the idea that oligarchs and their children should lose access to American education. But wider action against Russian students would carry echoes of America's discrimination toward Japanese and German immigrants during World War II, advocates say.

"In our country, we do not punish children for the crimes of their parents," said Barbara Snyder, president of the Association of American Universities and a former president of Case Western Reserve University. "You have to think carefully about the consequences of targeting people because of their country of origin."

Study abroad programs shrank during the pandemic

For many colleges, the first priority has been to remove American students studying in Russia or Ukraine, although few are believed to have been there. A total of 1,400 Americans studied in those nations in 2018, and overall study abroad figures have plummeted during the pandemic.

Middlebury College in Vermont suspended a study abroad program in Russia at the end of February citing safety concerns, urging the 12 students to return home. Among them was Zavier Ridgley, who was studying in Moscow when he was told to book a flight home quickly.

How everyday Russians are feeling the impact from sanctions

The 22-year-old said he respects the decision but was disappointed. A senior at Tulane University, he had been trying to get into the Middlebury program since 2019, but it had been delayed by the pandemic.

"The month I've been here has been nothing short of the opportunity of a lifetime, and to have it cut so short so abruptly really is terribly sad," said Ridgley, who has since returned home.

Other schools have joined in barring student travel to Russia, and some including Dartmouth College have canceled upcoming study abroad programs. A growing number are also severing financial and academic ties as a rebuke of Putin, but the U.S. response has been more scattered compared with Europe, where nations including Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark have ordered colleges to freeze academic exchange with Russia.

Soon after the invasion began, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said it was ending its partnership with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, a research university it helped found near Moscow in 2011. MIT officials called it a rejection of "the unacceptable military actions against Ukraine."

After Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urged universities to cut investments with Russia last week, the University of Colorado said it was divesting all holdings in the country, including $3.5 million in mutual funds.

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Several states have told colleges to pull their investments from russia.

Several other states have also told colleges to pull investments, including Virginia, Ohio and Arizona.

Presidents of Arizona's public universities notified the state Monday that they were ending financial and academic ties with Russia in response to an order from the state's board of regents. Arizona State University announced it will part with a corporate training center in Moscow affiliated with its business school.

Other colleges are reviewing contracts or financial donations from Russian sources, but some had no plans to return the money or end deals.

Stanford University received $1.6 million through a contract with an undisclosed Russian source in December 2020, according to U.S. Education Department records. A university spokesperson said it's an agreement for online business courses and that Stanford is in "full compliance" with U.S. sanctions.

Last year, Rutgers University reported a new contract with Russia. The school said it's a deal with the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow for research and information exchange through November 2023. Officials said the agreement is currently inactive.