URSCA Travel Grant
Are you giving a presentation or showcasing your creative scholarship in a juried competition?
If yes, the URSCA travel grant is the right application for you. Read more below and click the link to apply.
BREWer Fund
Are you attending a professional development event as a non-presenter or non-juried performer or artist?
If you are attending a workshop, conference, or similar event but are not presenting or participating in a juried activity, apply to the BREWer Fund for travel support.
URSCA Travel Grants to Present Research or Creative Scholarship
DEADLINE
Rolling: Applications are typically reviewed within two weeks of receiving the student 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 showcasing juried creative scholarship at a professional meeting, conference, or exhibit.
EXPECTATIONS
All funded students are expected to present their work at the URSCA Symposium (Celebration of Student Scholars – COSS) in the April following conference attendance.
FUNDING AMOUNT
Individuals may request up to $600 towards conference registration, transportation, and/or lodging costs. Additional funds for international travel will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will depend on availability of funds. Groups of 4 or more may request up to $2400 and are encouraged to seek any additional needed funding through honor societies and professional organizations. Mentors may consider applying for integrative learning funds for additional support.
USING GRANTS
Funding requests must be approved prior to travel. Conference registration, travel, and lodging fees may be charged to the URSCA p-card if a mentor p-card is not available and if expenses are paid in advance. Mentors using their p-card for student travel grant expenses should notify the Office of URSCA and the Business Office p-card manager.
REIMBURSEMENTS
Fees may be reimbursed to individuals if itemized receipts and the reimbursement report are submitted to the Office of URSCA within 30 days of the expense.