Graduate students are encouraged to participate in outside activities that will support their educational experience. The department has a modest amount of funds available to support graduate students’ participation in activities related to professional development such as presenting at academic conferences. To apply for the travel grant, graduate students must complete and submit the Travel Grant Request Form for Graduate Students.
Students can apply if you have presented a paper at a conference or are planning to do so during Spring 2026: January 1 – June 30, 2026.
Note: A separate call for applications will be sent in September for travels between July 1 – September 30, 2026. If you are traveling during this period and are eligible for the Graduate School’s Conference Presentation Funds, please apply by April 27.
If you decide to apply for the travel grant, please attach the following materials as ONE combined PDF to the Google Form above. Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026.
- Current CV
- Document that includes the following information:
– Name of your advisor(s) – your advisor will be contacted by the selection committee for his/her endorsement
– Conference name and dates
– Title and abstract of your paper
– Brief statement about why this conference presentation is important to you at this time
– Itemized estimate of costs (airfare, lodging, conference fee, etc.)
– Note on other sources of funding secured or applied for (if applicable)
The amount that the department can offer is limited. If you are eligible, it is always a good idea to submit a funding application to the Graduate School’s Conference Presentation Funds.