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 Jonathan Miles-Watson, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Professional Programs, (for graduate students) outlining
- conference name, date, and location, and
- 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. The deadline to submit receipts to the Provost’s Office is August 31st.
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.