College of Science & Health (CSH)
Student Conference Travel Grant
The College of Science & Health Conference Travel Grants serve as a crucial resource for students of the College of Science and Health, empowering them to actively engage in meaningful research experiences. These grants support students in covering essential costs associated with presenting their research in an academic conference or attending an academic conference as a participant. By providing financial assistance, the College of Science & Health Conference Travel Grants program ensures that students and faculty can fully immerse themselves in their field of study, gaining practical skills that supplements their academic coursework and expertise. This hands-on involvement not only enhances their technical expertise but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and professional development, all of which are vital for future careers and career advancement in science and health-related disciplines.
Awards
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, and both individual students and collaborative student teams are eligible to apply. Each proposal must adhere to the following funding limits:
- Students presenting their research can receive up to $750 per conference or event
- Students attending but not presenting can receive up to $500 per conference or event
- The maximum funding per conference or event is $3,000
Individuals may receive a maximum of $1,500 in combined Student Research and Student Conference Travel Grant funding per academic year (July 1 – June 30). Fall and Spring awards must be used within the same academic year that the awards are distributed. Summer awards must be used by the end of the following Fall semester. Students must be actively enrolled at UWL to use and receive funding.
Applying for a Conference Travel Grant
Review the information below to inform your application for a Conference Travel Grant.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- be undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at UWL
- be majoring in one of the Science and Health disciplines
- have a cumulative GPA >2.5
If you have questions about eligibility requirements, please contact the associate dean of the College of Science and Health.
Funding Decisions
Proposals will be reviewed in the order that they are received. Proposals are deemed fundable through the review process and will be awarded based funding availability and alignment with strategic priorities of the college.
Funds will be dispersed the the applicant's major department. The applicant must comply with UWL Travel Policies and work with their faculty mentor and Academic Department Associate to access the funds. Failure to follow university policies may result in denied reimbursements.
Application Materials
The application requires following information:
- Applicant Details
- Conference Documentation
(a) Applicants presenting at a conference must provide conference documentation such as a flyer or schedule, abstract of conference proposal, and a letter of proposal acceptance which may be submitted at a later date.
(b) Applicants attending a conference must provide conference documentation such as a flyer or schedule. - Budget and Budget Justification
Applicants will be asked to identify any additional funding sources they have pursued and to provide estimated travel costs. All expenses must comply with UWL Travel Policies. Before submitting a proposal, applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty mentor and Academic Department Associate to review the reimbursement process to ensure compliance with university policies. Failure to follow university policies may result in denied reimbursements. - Faculty Sponsor and Departmental Endorsement
The faculty and department sponsor must verify their support of the proposal by providing their signature during the application procedure.
To begin an application, click on the link below:
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