Travel Grants to Present Research or Creative Scholarship
The Office of URSCA provides support for undergraduate students attending professional meetings and conferences to give an oral presentation or poster, present a paper, exhibit juried artwork, or give a theatrical or musical performance.
DEADLINE: Rolling. Applications are typically reviewed within two weeks of submission and mentor endorsement. Funding is available in spring and fall semesters.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all undergraduate students presenting authored or co-authored research or creative scholarship at a professional meeting, conference, or exhibit.
EXPECTATIONS: All funded students are expected to present their work at the Celebration of Student Scholarship (COSS) in the April following conference attendance.
FUNDING: Maximum $500 towards conference registration, transportation, and/or lodging costs. Additional funds for international or group travel will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will depend on availability of funds. Groups are encouraged to seek additional funding through student organizations and/or honor societies. Mentors may consider applying for integrative learning funds to support students traveling to present their work.
USING GRANTS: Funding requests must be approved prior to travel. Conference, travel, and lodging fees may be charged to the URSCA pcard if paid in advance.
REIMBURSEMENTS: Fees may be reimbursed to individuals if receipts are submitted with the reimbursement report within 30 days of the expense. Mentors using their pcard for student travel grant expenses should notify the Office of URSCA and the Business Office pcard manager.