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- This award is mainly for undergraduates who are traveling to academic and professional
conferences for research presentations.
- Travel to other events in which students will present or co-present original research
or creative works.
- We do not provide supplemental funding for research that involves travel. However,
students who are traveling to conduct research are encouraged to apply for USP research funding.
- We do not provide travel scholarships for study abroad, although students who wish
to engage in a significant, independent research project abroad are encouraged to
apply for the USP research award.
- Awards can be used to pay registration for virtual conferences that do not require
travel. Funding will be for the actual cost of registration and other allowable expenses.
- Must present or co-present original research or creative works.
- Povide an abstract or project description of research/presenation.
- Proof of acceptance from the conference or event.
- Enrolled full-time, at undergraduate status during time of travel*.
- Part-time students or recent graduates who have an opportunity to present on research
conducted as an undergraduate may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and should
obtain prior approval from the Program Director.
- Please contact the USP office directly for details.
- Complete travel grant application form on USP's online application portal
- Applicants will need to provide proof of acceptance in order to be considered for
funding.
- Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for review.
- Applications for travel grants are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Submit application at least 4-5 weeks in advanced of trip.
- Earlier submissions are welcome and may facilitate more timely disbursement of funding.
- USP will transfer travel award funding to your home/research department for disbursement.
- Work with your mentor and department to complete a Travel Authorization Form & associated
documents prior to your travel.
- Students who receive USP travel awards are expected to abide by all applicable travel
policies set forth by MSU and their home/research department.
Undergraduate Scholars Program
Phone: 406-994-3561
E-mail: [email protected]
324 Renne Library (near the fountain)
USP Interim Director
Anna Tuttle
[email protected]
113 A.J.M. Johnson
USP Program Coordinator
Valerie Dewey
[email protected]
324 Renne Library
Mailing Address
113 A.J.M Johnson
P.O Box 173010
Bozeman, MT 59717-3010
Tel: 406-994-3561
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