Graduate and Undergraduate Research Funding to Support Scholar Presentation at Professional Conferences: Procedures
Rationale: Graduate and Undergraduate research and creativity scholars are encouraged to engage in advanced research in their major and make discipline-related presentations at professional conferences. Presentations should take place within a year after scholars have graduated.
Eligible Scholars: The Office of the Provost contributes research funds to support travel and/or registration expenses for graduate and undergraduate scholars who make research presentations or participate in disciplinerelated competitions, based on advanced work in the major field, a capstone experience, and in fulfillment of departmental honors.
Funding Availability: Graduate and Undergraduate Research funding for first time scholars may cover registration expenses and travel to distant locations. Additional funding may be available in the school/department.
Initial Recommendation Process: The School Dean’s Office should send an email recommendation to Elfreda V. Blue, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies (for undergraduate students) and Comila Shahani-Denning, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (for graduate students) outlining 1) conference name, date, and location, and 2) email/letter from conference leaders to the student confirming acceptance to present at the conference.
Without this information, funding from the Provost Office is not guaranteed.
Funding Allocation: In order to receive funds from the Dean’s Office and the Provost’s Office, scholars should submit receipts for travel through their faculty mentor to the department or school.
Publication of Research: Scholars should plan to present their research at the next Graduate or Undergraduate Research Day. Scholars are encouraged to submit their research presentation to the Research and Creativity Forum.