See a list of recipients of Dean's Student Travel Fund grants for Spring 2023.

The Dean’s Student Travel Fund program provides grants for undergraduates and graduate students to present original research, papers, or posters at professional and academic conferences.

Eligibility & Award Stipulations

  • These awards are available to undergraduate and graduate students with majors within the College of Letters & Science.
  • Students may apply for an award of up to $1000 to present papers or posters at a conference. Eligible expenses include airfare, lodging, mileage and conference registration fees. Please be aware that the College cannot fund students who will only attend a conference and not present.
  • Students cannot use these awards for trips to complete or shadow research. 
  • Please remember that the College won't approve applications until a few weeks into each semester, so plan accordingly and have a backup plan in case you are not selected for funding. 

Application

Students must submit the following packet to [email protected].

  1. Contact information, including full name, major, phone number, email address, number of credits completed and GPA. Students should include this information in a cover sheet.
  2. Summary of opportunity you are applying to: Research topic, location, name and conference dates.
  3. A short budget to include estimated registration, travel and lodging
  4. Essay component (300-400 words): Please describe how this award will advance your research or professional goals.
  5. One recommendation letter from a faculty member speaking to student potential and specific research opportunities. Please reach out to a faculty member as soon as possible to give them adequate time to write your recommendation letter. Faculty members can send the recommendation letter directly to [email protected].

Award Periods

Fall Application Period

This period covers opportunities occurring between July 1 and December 31. Fall application becomes available on the first day of each Fall semester. Any travel occurring between July 1 and notification of award will be considered for retroactive reimbursement.

Spring Application Period

This covers opportunities occurring between January 1 and June 30. Spring application becomes available on the first day of each Spring semester. Any travel occurring between January 1 and notification of award will be considered for retroactive reimbursement.

2023-2024 Academic Year Deadlines

Fall 2023: Travel between July 1 and December 31, 2023

  • Application available on August 23, 2023.
  • Deadline to submit an application is Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Spring 2024: Travel between January 1 and June 30, 2024

  • Application available on January 17, 2024.
  • Deadline to submit an application is Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Acceptance

Students will work with their home department on spending their awards. Award recipients are encouraged to attend and participate in the College of Letters & Science Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the academic year.