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B A C K APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL SUPPORT

FOR ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/SYMPOSIUM/WORKSHOP ETC. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM

1. ABOUT THE SCHEME

The Department has a scheme under which, financial assistance towards travel cost, is considered for participation in International conference/ seminar/ symposium/ workshop, which are not sponsored by International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU)- However, Young scientists up to the age of 35 years are also eligible to seek support even for ICSU Conferences, training courses and short-term schools. The scheme does not provide assistance towards maintenance, registration fee, airport tax, taxi fare and other cost. Only 50% of International air fare will be given by the Department.

2. ELIGIBILITY

(a) Indian Scientists working in Educational/ Acdemic Institutions and Research Laboratories are eligible for travel support to participate in conferences etc. on selective basis.

(b) The application has an accepted paper for presentation or an invitation to chair a session or as a Keunote speaker. Young Scientists (below 35 years of age) are eligible to apply for attending training programmes/ Short term courses/ schools. (c) The applicant has NOT availed of financial assistance from DST in the last three years. (d) The conference/ training course is of an International character. (Applications to attend annual meetings of professional societies will not be considered). (e) THe applications should be forwarded through proper channel and must reach DST 8 weeks prior to the date of the conference. (f) CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY THE APPLICANT FOR THE TRAVEL GRANT.

Note: The air passages are to be booked directly on a National Carrier i.e. Air India/ Indian Airlines, as the case may be, EVEN TO PLACES WHERE AIR INDIA/ INDIAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE, the passage is to be booked THROUGH AIR INDIA/ INDIAN AIRLINES.

3. ENCLOSURES

The following documents are to be attached with the application.

(a) One copy of the completed Application form and Bio-data. (b) A copy of letter from other national or international agency committing to bear partial cost of TRAVEL (The Document must be Flagged) (c) Invitation from organisers (d) Detailed announcement of the conference (Please attach Phtocopy of the announcement). (e) Letter of acceptance of paper for presentation and/ or invitation from organisers to chair the session/ participate as a keynote speaker. (f) Abstract of the paper to be presented by the applicant at the conference. (g) A certificate from Air-India indicating th cost of return air fair by economy/ excursion class by shortest route. 4. The Scientists may please ensure that all the essential documents mentioned in para 3 above are properly attached and tagged with the application, INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 5. The Department, in the event of selection will initially issue a commitment letter agreeing to the support. The committed amount will be reimbursed to the scientist only on his return to India after participation in the conference and on submitting a detailed report, a copy of air ticket etc. within two months from the date of the conference. 6. The decision on the application is expected to be communicated about four weeks before the commencement of the conference. No interim corrspondence will be possible. 7. The application complete in all respects together with enclosures as indicated at para 3 above, must reach the Department of Science & Technology at least Eight Weeks prior to the commencement of the conference duly forwarded by the Head of the Institution. If the application is not received in time, the request will not be considered. 8. Application may be addressed to :  Head SERC Attn. (PFA Section) Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016.

9. Envelope may be superscribed : APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT

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Travel funding opportunities.

The Graduate School is pleased to provide research degree students (M.A./M.S., Ph.D., J.S.D., D.M.A., M.F.A.) the opportunity to travel the world to enhance their scholarship. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for grant funding related to professional conferences, research travel, or summer language education.

• Conference Grant
• Research Travel Grant
• Summer Foreign Language Grant

Conference Grant – Application Form (Online)

The Graduate School offers Conference Grant awards of up to $700 to research degree students to attend a professional conference at which they are presenting. Online conference presentations are eligible for a grant of up to $200. Grant amounts are detailed in the  Locations and Awards PDF . See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Conference grants are reviewed by the 9th of the month preceding the month in which the conference occurs, and grants are awarded to eligible students by the 15th of the preceding month. Applications are accepted up to 30 days following the end of the conference date.  

Students are eligible for one conference grant per year and must be within time to degree limits. Masters students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the eighth semester of enrollment.  Ph.D. students are eligible for conference travel grants starting in their first semester until the end of the fourteenth semester of enrollment.

Research Travel Grant – Application Form (Online)

The Graduate School awards grants of up to $2,500 for Ph.D. degree students and $1,000 for master’s degree students for travel that is directly related to dissertation and thesis research, not conference travel. Recipients must be enrolled (full-time or in absentia) in a graduate research degree program (M.A./M.S., M.F.A., D.M.A., J.S.D., or Ph.D.) through the Graduate School and be registered at the time of the award. Master’s degree students up to their eighth semester of study and Ph.D. students up to their 14th semester of study are eligible to apply. (Note that the post-A exam requirement has been waived beginning with Spring 2022 submissions.)

In a typical year, the Graduate School awards 50-65 grants. Applications are due annually on October 1, February 1, and April 1 with a call for applications circulated a month prior to the deadline. Decisions will be announced by the first of the month following the application deadline. For example, decisions will be announced by November 1 for the October 1 deadline. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions.

For students managing mental health while away from campus, please visit the Mental Health While Away from Campus page.

Learn more about graduate students who have received travel grants:

• MacKenzie Pierce, Musicology
• Jiai Zhang, Food Science and Technology
• Mariano Sanchez Talanquer, Government
• Kalia Bistolas, Microbiology

Summer Foreign Language Grant – Application Form (Online)

Grants of up to $1,000 are offered to research degree students for summer travel to foreign countries for intensive (non-English) language instruction. See the application form for more information about eligibility requirements and instructions. Applications are due by April 15 with a call for applications occurring a month prior to the deadline.

Important Notification:  To ensure the safety of all Cornell students traveling on university-related activities, students traveling internationally must enter their travel itinerary and contact information into Cornell’s International Travel Registry . In addition, those traveling to high-risk countries must get approval for such travel from the International Travel Advisory and Response team (ITART).

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SERB PR oject I nformation S ystem & M anagement  (PRISM)

International Travel Support (ITS)

ITS scheme is designed to provide financial assistance for presenting a research paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc.). In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) for attending training programmes and short-term schools/workshops/courses. Economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition to the above support.

How to Apply Online

• The researchers are required to apply online through the portal www.serbonline.in between 60-90 days in advance prior to the start date of the event. The system will not accept early or late submission of applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: I was awarded Travel Support to attend an International Conference held in Washington during Oct. 2012. But, I could not attend the conference due to delay in getting Visa. Can I use the above support to attend another conference to be held in Jan 2013?

A1: No. The support given to one event can not be used to attend another. The researcher need to apply afresh to seek funding for another event.

Q2: I have been given travel support to attend an International Conference in Guanzhou, China during Nov. 2012. Air India does operate directly to the destination. Can I go by Private Airlines which have direct connection from Delhi?

A2: No. If Air India does not have direct flight, you should go to the nearest hub (in this case Hong Kong) by Air India, and beyond that you can avail the service of Private Airlines.

Q3: I have been recommended support to attend an International Conference to be held in Paris during Dec. 2012. I find the cost of travel by Air India is much higher than Private Airlines. Can I travel by Private Airlines as the cost is cheaper?

A3: No. You should travel by Air India even if the cost is more and the Board will reimburse the Air fare.

Q4: I have been awarded travel support to attend an International Conference to be held in Frankfurt, Germany during Dec. 2012. I find tickets are not available in Air India. Can I travel by Private Airlines?

A4: If tickets are not available on Air India, or for any other reasons, if you decide to travel by Private Airlines, You should get prior permission from Ministry of Civil Aviation. Without the Permission letter, SERB will not be able to reimburse the travel expenses.

Q5: Whom should one approach in Ministry of Civil Aviation seeking permission to travel by Private Airlines?

A5: You should approach the Director, SERB. Depending upon the merit of the case it will be forwarded to JS&FA, DST for further consideration and approval.

Q6: I have availed travel support earlier under this scheme and three year period has not been completed ( one month is left) yet. I want to apply for another conference now. Am I eligible?

A6: No. You should have completed three years. The duration of three years will be counted from the date of start of last conference to the date of start of the one you intend to apply now.

Q7: Does SERB discriminate Project Investigators working in Private Universities/Institutions in funding?What are the criteria for awarding travel support?

A7: The Board receives large number of applications. The selection is made based on many parameters. Most important of them being the track record of the applicant as evidenced from the list of publications in SCI journals during the last 5 years and also importance of the conference. The Committee will try to accommodate candidates from different institutions and different category( students, women and senior researchers) of researchers wherever possible.

Q8: I have been invited by a Professor at MIT, USA to undergo training in his laboratory for 2 months to learn modern techniques. Such facilities are not available in our country, and this training will help immensely in furthering my research skills. Can I avail support to undergo this training?

A8: The Board receives large number of applications. The selection is made based on many parameters. Most important of them being the track record of the applicant as evidenced from the list of publications in SCI journals during the last 5 years and also importance of the conference. The Committee will try to accommodate candidates from different institutions and different category( students, women and senior researchers) of researchers wherever possible.No. The Scheme supports travel which are of international character. Any invitation of individual nature, even if they are important, will not be considered for support.

Q9: I have been awarded travel support to attend an international conference in London during Dec. 2012. I have a plan to spend 2 months in the laboratory of a Professor at Cambridge University immediately after the conference is over. Can I use the travel support to further my research at Cambridge University?

A9: You can use the travel support to hone your research skill at Cambridge University. But you should indicate the plan while seeking the support, and should return and settle the travel bill within 90 days.

IndiaBioscience

Ekalavya-ignite travel grant, ignite life science foundation www.ignitelsf.in  →.

Applications from PhD students in the lifesciences for the funding for travel to international meetings in the JANUARY to MARCH 2024 window. This application window will close on 20 October, 2023. You can apply even if you have not received final acceptance.

Anyone can apply but preference will be given to those who 

• are from smaller institutes/​universities.
• are giving platform presentations 
• who are willing to accept part funding or funding less than INR 1 L 
• who are receiving a waiver/​subsidy from the organizers for the registration fee amount

This is a travel grant provided to doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees in the life science in non-profit Indian academic and research institutions. This grant is available throughout the year until the funds available are exhausted. The grant money will be disbursed against actual expenses incurred. Notification of acceptance of presentation from the meeting organizers must be submitted. Preference will be given to attendance in small and selective meetings (e.g. Gordon Conference/​Keystone/​EMBO etc.). 

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UCLA Doctoral Student Travel Grants for Conferences, Professional Development and Off-Campus Research (DTG)

The purpose of the Doctoral Travel Grant (DTG) is to encourage eligible UCLA doctoral students to present their work and network at conferences in their field, to support travel associated with off-campus research and to enable students to take advantage of off-campus professional development opportunities

Eligibility

• Doctoral students with PhD, DEnv, and DMA degree objectives are eligible. Students enrolled in the Medicine MD, Dentistry DDS, and Law JD programs are not eligible. Students in self-supporting programs (e.g., EdD, MBA) are not eligible. Doctoral students who seek a classification change to a Master program are not eligible for this award once the classification change has been approved.
• US citizens, permanent residents, international or registered California AB540 students. For international students, funding is subject to eligibility in regard to visa type. For those under AB540, funding will be provided only if AB131 is still in effect for the duration of the award.
• Doctoral students may or may not be advanced to candidacy at the time of travel.
• Students must engage in the activity and seek reimbursement within seven years of entering the doctoral program. This time period includes those terms when students were engaged in master’s-degree study during the course of their doctoral program.  Students in their eighth doctoral year and beyond are not eligible for this funding.
• Student must not have any unresolved incompletes (I grades) on record at the time the travel took place.
• Student must have been registered/enrolled in a minimum of 12 units during the academic term in which the research/travel/professional activity took place and for which reimbursement is being requested. For summer travel, the student must have met this requirement in the previous Spring quarter and register/enroll in the subsequent Fall. In absentia registration is acceptable. Students are eligible to request funding that occurs in the last week of the term prior to filing their dissertation, if they have registered and enrolled for the term.
• $1,000 ($100 minimum for each reimbursement request)
• Funds are reimbursed in the form of a financial support award. For international students, this means that appropriate taxes will be withheld
• Each eligible new and continuing UCLA doctoral student will be provided up to $1,000 total reimbursement that can be used, in whole or in part, at any time through the student’s seventh year in the doctoral program, as long as the student and the activities meet the eligibility requirements
• Past recipients of the Dissertation Year Award (DYA) are no longer eligible for this program.

Allowable Expenses

Expenses may include:.

• Transportation
• Lodging (at a commercial venue; no stays at someone’s home)
• Conference/Workshop registration and fees (which may include meals for participants)

Expenses may not include:

• Computer or other electronics or equipment (e.g., MP3 player, camera)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Transcription services
• Dissertation editing
• Tuition and/or fees for credit-bearing courses
• Recreation/social events
• Incidentals during trip
• Supplies, materials & other costs associated with the research or professional development activity (e.g., software, flash drive, etc.)
• Payment to participants or research study subjects

Funds must be requested within a reasonable amount of time, no earlier than 30 days prior to travel and not to exceed 30 days after travel has been completed. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.

Student Procedures

By participating, students understand that they are giving their consent to disclose application information to University officials and to relevant funding committees.

• Click on the link for the DocuSign form.
• Enter Full Name – Department in the name field. Please note that a copy of the completed form will be sent to the email address.
• Do not edit or delete the [email protected] Sending the form to askgrad email is required for processing.
• Select all types of activity that are applicable – Conference Travel, Professional Development, Field Research.
• Students can submit multiple forms if they have more than ten items.
• Provide details about the expenses in the additional information field, such as the name of the professional organization, conference or other information about the expenses.
• Students who are presenting at a conference must attach proof of invitation or proof of attendance.
• A form cannot be edited once it is submitted. Students can submit a new form to correct a mistake. Be sure to include a note about the new form in the additional information section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I request for the Doctoral Travel Grant in advance, before my trip occurs?

Can travel for eligible activities through the Doctoral Travel Grant originate from anywhere in the world to my selected destination or must travel originate from Los Angeles?

We place no restrictions upon where travel starts.

I am applying for the Doctoral Travel Grant. My travel may include a stop to visit family or friends or for other personal purposes. Given this, which portion of my travel would be covered?

Only the portion(s) that directly pertain to conference, research and/or professional development activities.

I have $500.00 left in my Doctoral Travel Grant fund and no future need to use these remaining funds. Can I transfer my balance to another UCLA doctoral student?

No, funds are exclusive to the student and are non-transferable.

I’ve learned that I’m ineligible to participate in the Doctoral Travel Grant program. How can I appeal for funding?

There are no avenues for appeal. We encourage you to reach out to your home academic department for resources.

How do I ask for funding beyond the $1,000 maximum under the Doctoral Travel Grant program?

The maximum a student may receive from the DTG funding is $1,000. If you need additional  funding, please contact your home academic department.

I have expenses for multiple trips. How do I submit these requests for the Doctoral Travel Grant?

You can submit one docusign and notate under the “Additional Information” section where you are going and the types of activity that will be done during your trips.  The minimum request must be at least $100.00.

Will I need to provide documentation of the conference or receipts/invoices for the trip?

No. The form will allow you to list your expenses. No receipts, invoices, or documentation will be needed.

Is there a minimum amount of reimbursement necessary to apply for the Doctoral Travel Grant?

The minimum award amount must be $100.

What constitutes off-campus professional development reimbursable under the Doctoral Travel Grant?

Workshops or summer research institutes designed to promote research knowledge, skills, mentorship and networking opportunities that are short-term and non-credit-granting/non-grade-based.  Academic-based courses are not eligible.

Eligible: www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/news/529-penn-nursing-hosts-the-15th-annual-summer-research  

Not Eligible: www.mbl.edu/education/courses/neurobiology/

Do conferences, professional development and/or research activities conducted on campus qualify under the Doctoral Travel Grant program?

Yes. However, you are encouraged to participate in activities that are external to UCLA.

Will conferences, professional development and/or research activities conducted off-site but administered via UCLA qualify for the Doctoral Travel Grant program?

Yes. However, you are encouraged to participate in activities that are not affiliated with UCLA.

Can I request for funds through the Doctoral Travel Grant for attending a conference?

Yes, if you meet all eligibility criteria.

May a UCLA doctoral student be reimbursed through the Doctoral Travel Grant for registration costs of workshops or seminars offered by the conference?

May a UCLA doctoral student who is on a Leave of Absence or who withdrew during the quarter they attended the conference receive funds from the Doctoral Travel Grant?

No, a student must be registered or enrolled in a minimum of 12 units or be  in-absentia when they travel.

If a UCLA doctoral student is registration  in-absentia during the quarter they attended the conference, research or professional development, will a Doctoral Travel Grant request be permitted?

Yes, the student may apply for reimbursement.

A UCLA doctoral student attended a conference in the summer and is not registering for the following fall term. The student has filed or is on leave of absence. Can this student receive the Doctoral Travel Grant?

Does the UCLA doctoral student have to be considered a domestic student in the United States to qualify for the Doctoral Travel Grant?

No, both international and domestic students who are registered and enrolled in the quarter they travel are qualified for reimbursement.

Does the Division of Graduate Education reimburse the student directly for approved Doctoral Travel Grants?

I’m a dual degree candidate at UCLA. Am I eligible for Doctoral Travel Grant funding?

You are eligible only if you were under a qualified doctoral degree track while undertaking conference, research and/or professional development activity. This applies to students with PhD, DEnv, DrPH and DMA degree objectives at UCLA. If you happen to be under a degree track such as MD at the time you engaged in conference, research and/or professional development activity, you would not qualify for funding.

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A modest grant is available to doctoral students who need financial assistance to participate in international conferences (in person or virtually) or other work related to their research.

Travel grants of up to $1,500 are made on a competitive basis, and are contingent upon available financial resources.

These grants may be used to fund travel abroad for the purpose of attending a conference to make a presentation or conducting research or scholarly work. Grants are awarded for future travel—they cannot be used retroactively.

These grants are only available to doctoral students, and they must be used for travel outside the United States. Students must be in good academic standing and have no pending disciplinary proceedings or sanctions in order to apply for, or receive supporting funds through the time of travel

Upon their return, grant recipients are expected to document how they used the grant by providing receipts for expenses as well as submitting either a written report or making a public presentation. Reimbursements will be given after the written report has been submitted or presentation has been made. Recipients have four weeks after returning to campus from travel to submit or present. Please see the "Grant Recipients" section below for more information.

The DTG-GO review committee is:

• Michael Burger , Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, College of Arts and Sciences
• Michael Gusmano , Associate Dean for Academic Programs, College of Health
• Robin Hojnoski , Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Education
• Kathleen Hutnik , Associate Dean for Graduate Student Life
• TBD , Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
• David Peng , Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College of Business

Please Note: Given that our funds are limited and must cover the entire year, applicants may not be awarded the full amount they request. Students may receive no more than one Doctoral Travel Grant for Global Opportunities per year.

If you have questions, please contact Stacy Burger at [email protected] .

HOW TO APPLY

The application is currently open. Apply now >

Applications are considered two times a year, with the following deadlines:

• September 15

GRANT RECIPIENTS

Upon their return, recipients of the DTG-GO grant are required to submit a report or give a presentation about their travel.

If you choose to submit a report, it should:

• Outline how the grant allowed you to pursue your goals; and
• Share information about the connections you made at the institution you collaborated with.

The report should be about one page in length, written for a general audience. The report and request for reimbursement should be sent to Stacy Burger ( [email protected] ) no more than four weeks after your return from travel.

If you choose to give a presentation, you must:

• Reserve a room for the presentation.
• Open it to the university at large but send personal invitations to your department, student colleagues, and advisor.
• Send invitations to the Doctoral Travel Grant committee and Dr. Cheryl Matherly, Vice President/Vice Provost for International Affairs.

REIMBURSEMENT

In order to be reimbursed, please submit an email with your full name, cell phone number and the last four digits of your LIN to Stacy Burger ( [email protected] ). You will need to keep a spreadsheet detailing the expenditures you wish to be reimbursed for, along with your original receipts. You will submit the request for reimbursement through the Lehigh University OneCard system once you have provided the above-mentioned information to Stacy Burger. No reimbursement will be issued without receipt.

If your department needs to be reimbursed because they have covered the cost of your travel, a Banner finance report needs to be submitted to Stacy Burger ( [email protected] ) by the department.

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What are Research Travel Grants?

Research Travel Grants (RTG) are small grants that support research travel, both domestically and internationally, in preparation for a student’s thesis or dissertation. RTGs do not support travel to present at conferences.

Funding for these grants generously comes from the following endowments:

• Class of 1890 Fellowship
• Walter B. Cline Memorial Fellowship
• Norman J. Dewitt Memorial Award in Humanities
• Albert Howard Award
• Frieda M. Kunze Fellowship
• Patrick R. and Kathryn J. Lewis Graduate Fellowship Fund
• Eva O. Miller Fellowship
• Shevlin Fellowship
• Hugh J. and Elizabeth R. Thompson Fellowship Fund
• Alexander P. Anderson and Lydia Anderson Fellowship

HOW MUCH IS THE AWARD?

Doctoral candidates: up to $3,000

Doctoral pre-candidates: up to $1,500

Master’s students: up to $500

Grant awards do not provide tuition and/or health insurance benefits.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, graduate students lawfully in the U.S. on a non-temporary basis, MN Dream Act graduate students, and International students
• Applicants must be actively pursuing a research-based graduate degree at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities or Duluth campuses
• Applicants must be enrolled in tuition-bearing credit at the graduate tuition rate during the term in which they apply
• Applicant must have research travel days during the term in which they apply
• Applicants are eligible to receive one award at pre-candidacy level (master’s or doctoral pre-candidate) and one award at candidacy level
• Master's students are ineligible if they have already received a Judd Travel Grant; cannot receive RTG and Judd Grants simultaneously
• Doctoral candidates are ineligible if they have previously received a Thesis Research Travel Grant
• Applications for conference travel will not be considered

HOW DO I APPLY?

Graduate students apply directly through the electronic application form .

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?

Applications accepted October 1-31 for Fall research travel (selection by November 15)

Applications accepted February 1-28 for Spring research travel (selection March by 15)

Applications accepted June 1-30 for Summer research travel (selection by July 15)

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION MATERIALS?

The applicant will upload a single PDF of the application materials in the following order:

• Research Proposal (1-page maximum), see details below
• Budget Statement
• Curriculum Vitae (2-page maximum), see details below
• IRB/IACUC Documentation, see details below
• Unofficial UMN graduate transcript

Depending on the nature and location of your proposed research, you may need to submit additional application items. Please see the FAQ below for more details.

Required PDF title format: Last Name, First Name - Name of Graduate Program

WHAT IS THE REVIEW AND LOTTERY SELECTION?

The Graduate School Fellowship Office (GSFO) and an interdisciplinary faculty review committee review all applications each cycle to determine 1) eligibility requirements are met and 2) application is recommended for funding. All applications recommended for funding will go into a lottery system, one recommended by UMN OIT, for award selection.

APPLICATION MATERIAL DETAILS

+ research proposal.

• One-page maximum , single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman type, 1-inch margins. Key references, diagrams, or pictures may be included (they are not required) on a single additional appendix page (no formatting requirements).
• Include a working title for your research project at the top of the proposal.
• Describe your research plan in terms that are accessible to a non-specialist. Avoid jargon. If jargon must be used, please define the language.
• Explain the importance of the proposed travel and the direct impact it will have on your thesis or dissertation.
• If your research is part of a larger group project, be specific about your role and independent contribution.

+ CURRICULUM VITAE

• Two-page maximum , single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman type, 1-inch margins
• Focus on publications, presentations, academic accomplishments, and awards

+ IRB/IACUC DOCUMENTATION

Please consult the IRB and/or IACUC webpages for additional information.

If your research involves Human or Animal Subjects, provide the date of IRB/IACUC approval and documentation of approval (1-2 pages).

If your project involves human or animal subjects but IRB/IACUC told you that approval is not needed then provide the email or letter stating this decision.

If your Advisor has IRB/IACUC approval that covers this research project then provide that approval page (1-2 pages).

If your research does not involve Human or Animal subjects then submit the Human Subjects Statement (requires Advisor signature).

If your IRB/IACUC application is still pending, provide documentation to show the submitted request (1-2 pages). Once received, IRB/IACUC approval can be submitted directly to [email protected]. If selected to receive a Research Travel Grant, funding is contingent upon proof of IRB/IACUC approval and/or decision.

+ Do I need to obtain a language evaluation to conduct my research?

If you are conducting research in another language and you are not a native speaker of the language, you will need to obtain a language evaluation. Please email [email protected] for more information.

If you are a native speaker of the language, please include a signed statement indicating the language which will be used to conduct research and that you are a native speaker of that language. You may sign this statement yourself.

+ Do I need to obtain a letter of affiliation?

Depending on the nature and location of your proposed research, you may need a letter of affiliation.

A letter of affiliation demonstrates to faculty reviewers that, if selected to receive grant funding, you will be able to successfully carry out your proposed research. Reviewers are hesitant to approve funding if there is any doubt that the research can be successfully conducted.

If you are conducting research in a library archive, museum, or other public space, you can submit an email from an employee that verifies that you will have access to the required materials. If the archive/materials in question are available to the public, you can include a copy of the webpage highlighting the pertinent information.

If you have questions about a letter of affiliation, please email [email protected] .

+ Do I need a letter of affiliation to conduct surveys?

Yes, because you will want to provide proof to reviewers that you will be able to successfully conduct your proposed research. If you are conducting surveys, please provide documentation that demonstrates your ability to connect with the appropriate resources (e.g. community, business, and/or scholarly contacts).

+ WHAT ARE THE DATES CONSIDERED FOR EACH CYCLE?

The cycles correspond to the semesters or terms in the current academic year.

Fall cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between September 1 - December 31.

Spring cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between January 1 - May 31.

Summer cycle requests are accepted for research travel start and/or end dates between June 1 - August 31.

The travel dates can span more than one term. Applicants should apply to a cycle during which they will have some or all of their travel days taking place. In addition, in order to be eligible for funding, if selected, the applicant must be enrolled in the corresponding fall semester, spring semester, or summer term in which they are applying for an RTG.

If travel dates span more than one semester, and an applicant is not selected for funding during one cycle then they can apply again during the next cycle that contains research travel dates.

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The Doctoral Research Travel Grant provides funding for doctoral students traveling to conduct scholarly research, either within the US or internationally.

Doctoral students can apply to the Graduate School for up to $1000 to cover travel and related expenses for scholarly research. Given funding limitations, an application does not guarantee support. Some programs have independent funds to support such travel; students should check with their Director of Graduate Study (DGS) for more information.

*Please note that in an effort to more equitably meet the current travel funding needs of graduate students, starting Summer 2022, the Doctoral Research Travel Grant  will not be a matching award and no longer requires that students receive funding from outside sources to be eligible to apply.

All applications and associated documentation must be submitted online through  UFunds . Please email  [email protected]  with any questions. 

Award Eligibility

Doctoral students in years 1 - 6 or on a COVID Appointment Extension Students are eligible to apply for doctoral research travel funding if they are active doctoral students in years 1-6 or doctoral students on a COVID Appointment Extension during the entire duration of the travel associated with the award. Students currently on leave are not eligible. Master’s students are not eligible. Students enrolled in degree programs in the Division of Biology and Medicine are not eligible; please see the  BioMed Travel Awards .

Traveling for research The Doctoral Research Travel Grant is available for both domestic and international research travel. Students must provide a one-page summary of proposed research activities. Please note that travel to attend courses, workshops, meetings, or conferences is not eligible for this award.

Provide a copy of your Graduate Student Digital CV (GSDCV) Students must provide a current copy of their Graduate Student Digital CV. More information about the GSDCV can be found on the Graduate School’s  GSDCV page .

One successful Doctoral Research Travel Grant per academic year Students can receive one Doctoral Research Travel Grant per academic year (June 1 through May 31) as determined by the end date of  travel.

Apply at least 14 days before the start of your travel Applications must be submitted through UFunds at least 14 days before the start of travel. Students not able to make this deadline should email  [email protected]  to see if an exception can be made. This requirement allows the Graduate School time to process applications and notify students whether they will receive funding or not prior to the start of travel.

Provide an approved Safety Plan, if applicable All students are required to register their travel plans in  TravelSafe  and, in addition, some international travel destinations require completion of a Safety Plan in  TravelSafe and approval from the Global Travel Risk Assessment Committee (GTRAC). Find current US DOS travel advisory levels in  TravelSafe  by clicking on the 'Travel Advisories' tab (destinations at Level 3 or 4 - designated at High Risk - require GTRAC approval). Check Brown’s current travel guidelines and requirements on the  International Travel Risk Management  webpage. Additionally, transactions with  comprehensively embargoed countries , including certain academic collaborations and the exchange of research materials, may require authorization from the government. If you are considering collaborating with or traveling to an embargoed country, you must contact Brown's  Export Control Team  well in advance.

Using your Doctoral Research Travel Grant

The Doctoral Research Travel Grant is processed as a reimbursement through a student’s home department. Prepaid expenses such as airfare and prepaid hotel rooms can be submitted for reimbursement prior to travel. Expenses that are not paid for in advance, as well as per diem meals, can be submitted once the student returns from travel. All documentation should be submitted to a student’s home department for processing within 30 days of the completion of travel. 

Please refer to the  Graduate Travel Fund Reimbursement Guidelines  for details about the reimbursement process and what documentation to submit.

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List of Travel Grants for conferences (International/National) for Indian Students

Here is the list of funding agencies that provide travel grants for attending National and International conferences for Indian researchers and students. These travel grants can be used to attend International conferences/seminars/ workshops. Do check the last option if you are finding it hard to fit in these travel grant eligibility.

DST International Travel Grant (International Travel Support, ITS)

ITS scheme is designed to provide financial assistance for presenting a research paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc.). In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) for attending training programmes and short-term schools/workshops/courses.

Economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition to the above support.

EMBO Practical Courses and EMBO Workshops

A limited number of travel grants is available for eligible participants who are selected to attend EMBO Workshops, EMBO Practical Courses, EMBO | FEBS Lecture Courses, EMBO | EMBL Symposia.

IBRO Travel Grant: International Travel Grants International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) 

IBRO International Travel Grants aim to foster neuroscience research, especially in less well-funded countries, by providing support to high-quality neuroscientists from diverse geographic and scientific areas (US/Canada Region excluded), who wish to participate in international neuroscience meetings. Calls for applications are made twice per year (February and August).

ICMR Travel Grant: International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists ICMR

• The Scheme provides financial assistance for presenting research paper or  chairing a session as also delivering a lecture  / delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshops) to  Non-ICMR Bio-medical Scientists.
• In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of Conference),  nurses and paramedical staff  for attending training programmes and short- term schools/workshops/courses on the basis of the priority areas already defined.
• Full excursion class air fare by shortest route, airport tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration fee is provided to young scientists in addition to the above support.
• The Council will provide financial assistance max. of  Rs 1,50,000/- to selected candidates.  

Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures (CTEP) Programme 

To popularise Biotechnology activities in India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India provides financial assistance towards organizing Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop and Travel support to the researchers for presenting their papers in the conferences which are being organised outside the country.

It also extends support for organising DBT stalls in Exhibitions held within the country as well as outside the country. Financial supports are also provided for organising Popular Lectures. The collective term for these four activities is CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures).

Ratan Tata Trust and Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust Education grant- Travel grants  

The Individual Grants Programme (Education) offers financial assistance schemes catering to varied needs of individuals. Travel Grant open after April 15, 2019.

IBM Travel Grant for Resident INDIAN Students and Researchers

About 10-15 student travel grants will be available. The travel grant includes a waiver of registration fees for both conference and tutorial, train fare by shortest route in III-tier sleeper class (non-AC), hostel-type accommodation and some support for local hospitality. Student authors are given priority.

About 10-15 travel grants will be available for researchers from academia. A travel grant will be either a waiver of 50% registration fee for the conference (depending on the merit of the case, it may be a full waiver, but the chance of a full waiver is low) or support for train fare by the shortest route in III tier sleeper class (non-AC), moderate accommodation with some support for local hospitality.

National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) (DAE)

NBHM  provides partial or full  travel  assistance to mathematicians for attending conferences, symposia, summer schools etc. within the country or abroad.

Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS) Travel Grants  

Since 2003-2004, IARCS has made available grants for partial support to travel to conferences and other academic meetings in all areas of Computing Science, both in India and abroad.

• From 2014, these grants are jointly sponsored by  ACM India . With this additional funding, the quantum of support available for individual grants has been enhanced. The application procedure remains the same and the grants will continue to be administered through IARCS.

Inlaks Research Travel Grants

The ‘Inlaks Research Travel Grant’ offers financial support for a maximum of 3 months at a university/institution/library abroad. The grant will cover:

• Reasonable air fare
• Maintenance expenses at a modest rate
• Funds for buying material and books, and making copies of relevant literature  

Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay Travel Grants

FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FOR ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM.

Types of support and Eligibility Two types of financial support are –

1) Financial Assistance. 2) Refundable Advance

The Association of Scientists, Developers and Faculties Travel Grants

The Association of Scientists, Developers and Faculties offers Travel Grants upto 90% for the ASDF Life Members for attending Research Conferences out of their Country. ASDF extends financial assistance to attend International  events out of the presently residing country.

This Grant aims to promote Research and Development in technical education by way of providing opportunity to the meritorious members of ASDF to interact at International level.

Indian Emblem Indian Council of Social Science Research Travel grant 

The aim of this programme is to assist invited social science scholars to make substantial contributions to international seminars/conferences of significant importance. By doing this, it promotes academic links amongst the social scientists in India and abroad, provides opportunity to develop new insights and to enlarge their research perspective and contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in social science subjects.

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ICHR gives grants for Foreign Travel and maintenance abroad and for visit of Foreigns Scholars. Citizen of India wishing to study at archives, museums, libraries or private collections abroad for collection of source material, or to take part in a workshop, seminar or conference abroad for presenting a paper related to History, or to receive training in a specialised branch of History can apply for this grant.

The World Academy Of Sciences (TWAS) Research Grants 

TWAS funds several programmes that provide grants to researchers in some developing countries for specialized equipment, consumable supplies and Master of Science students. Individual scientists and research groups can apply for this grant.

Indian Institute of Metals SJEF travel grants

IIM gives Swarna Jayanti Endowment Fund for for Partial Travel Support for Young Scientists for attending International Conferences

Royal Society of Chemistry Travel Grants

RSC gives conference travel support, Subject specific conference travel and research visit support Up to £800 is available for travel for PhD students and chemical scientists (including technicians) within 10 years of leaving full time education.

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) (International)

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards Travel Grants to junior researchers who are currently conducting an experimental project in basic biomedical research and wish to pursue a short-term research stay or attend a practical course of up to 3 months.

Indian Academy of Neurology Travel Grant

Click below for the application Form for Travel grant to attend International Conference/Symposium/Workshop

Soffen Fund Travel Grant  

Two awards in the amount of $500 will be presented at the deadline, contingent upon acceptance of the recipients’ conference abstracts. Recipients must be able to attend their conference using the Travel Grant and, if necessary, support from other sources; supplemental funds above the $500 award cannot be requested from the Soffen Fund.

SIAM Travel Grant

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is a community of over 14,000 members from fields such as applied mathematicians, life science, geoscience, computational etc. They host numerous SIAM hosts conferences and most of them have travel support. SIAM gives $3,40,00 travel awards every year. They have Early Career Travel Award as well as Student Travel Award.

Hello Bio Travel Grant

Hello Bio is a company that sells products such as enzymes, agonists, antagonists, antibodies, fluorescent tools etc. They give $500 Travel Award every month. All you need is just be a current post-graduate or post-doctoral researcher, provide a detailed breakdown of what the money will be used for, and a short statement from your supervisor / PI to confirm your application.

Mary D. Sheriff Research and Travel Award

The Mary D. Sheriff Travel and Research Award is sponsored by ASECS and by HECAA, the Historians of Eighteenth Century Art and Architecture. It supports the study of feminist topics in eighteenth-century art history and visual culture. The award of $2,000 is given every other year, beginning in 2019. 

CrowdFund Your Conference

If for some reasons, your travel grant do not fit in all these grants or you failed to receive a positive reply from any of the above. You can apply for CrowdFunding to get a conference grant. A crowdfunding platform where people can launch campaigns and receive donations to attend their meetings.

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Most Respected Sir/Madam Season’s Greetings

I wish to introduce myself as Dr. A. Sankaran, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Pondicherry University, India. I am from Social Science background.

One of our papers is accepted for presentation in an international conference- International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, which will be held at Dubai, United Arab Emirates during 07-08 October 2019.

In this regard, i am trying for funding to attend this conference,i will be very grateful if you guide/facilitate me to get fund for the same.

Thanking your sir/madam

Is there any travel grant for research scholar for attending conference within home country?

Many University and Institute has their internal grant that covers travel support for students. Which University/Institute do you belong to?

kuldeep Deshmukh

Most Respected Sir/Madam Season’s Greetings I wish to introduce myself as Ph.D research scholar. One of my papers is accepted for presentation in an international conference- 4 th international congress and exhibition on pharmacy, Virginia Ave, USA. In this regard, i am trying for funding to attend this conference,i will be very grateful if you guide/facilitate me to get fund for the same.

You can apply for any of these grants. DST would be a better choice.

Emmanuel Hanyabui

I am a postgraduate student studying Land Use and Environmental Science, I need travel agencies or grants which can help me attend a conference, summit, symposium outside my home country. Hope my request will be granted.

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The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation has been supporting innovative work in research and scholarship for more than four decades. The Inlaks Research Travel Grant assists registered PhD. students at Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to institutions abroad to collect material, use facilities and consult experts.

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The applicant must

• Be a registered PhD candidate at an Indian university for at least two years but not more than three years at the time of the application.
• Have a first-class degree at the Bachelor’s (Honors) and master’s level.
• Those born on or after 1 st January 1988 are eligible to apply for the grant.
• Be an Indian passport holder, currently resident in India.
• The award is given only in  Humanities and Social Sciences related subjects.

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• The application form is accessible and downloadable from below.
• A sample of written work (3000-5000 words) on the subject of research should accompany the application. This should preferably be a draft chapter (with full annotation and documentation) as part of the PhD thesis along with details regarding the reading list, surveys or any other work done towards the thesis.
• Evidence of positive communication with the resource person or institution abroad and an agreement of the arrangements made.
• The candidate’s ability, focus and progress in the work done under her/his supervision.
• The candidate’s need to go abroad.
• That the funds for the visit abroad cannot be obtained from any other source.
• Two letters of references.

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• Reasonable travel allowance reimbursable on actuals (up to USD 1000).
• Maintenance expenses (up to USD 2000 per month).
• Funds for buying materials and making copies of relevant literature reimbursable on actuals (up to USD 500).
• Health allowance reimbursable on actuals (up to maximum USD 500).
• Any material collected by the candidate using the said allowance (literature, copies, instruments etc.) will become the property of the candidate’s institution for wider use.
• All this material must carry a statement regarding the support received from the  Inlaks Research and Travel Grant.
• The grant must be utilized within 9 months from it being awarded.
• A first round of short-listing on the basis of the written evidence submitted.
• An interview either in person or over zoom with a panel of experts.
• The candidates short-listed for the interview will be informed by early October 2023. The final interviews will be held in mid-October 2023.
• A candidate can apply for either the ‘Inlaks Research and Travel Grant’ or the ‘Inlaks-Kings India Institute Studentship’ in any given year.

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WISE Internship in Intellectual Property Rights (WISE-IPR) – WISE-IPR programme provides one-year training to women in the area of Intellectual Property Rights in order to develop a core professional skill in this domain. Women of age group between 25-45 years and having Post-Graduation/Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Basic and Applied Sciences are eligible for this programme. 

Call for Application: April-May.

For further details : https://www.tifac.org.in/index.php/programmes/capacity-building/kiran-ipr

IV. Overseas Opportunities:

Women International Grant Support (WINGS): WINGS Programmeprovides opportunities to Indian Women scientists to undertake research in the International research labs and academic institutions. There are 3 Modules in WINGS Programme:

• Module I: WINGS Internship
• Module II: WINGS Fellowship
• Module III: WINGS for Scientific Visit

Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence (CURIE) :

CURIE Programme provides support to women institutionsfor establishing State-of-the art research infrastructure to enhanceresearch facilities and improving R&D activities in order to create excellence in Science & Technology (S&T) domain. The mainobjective of CURIE is to focus on strengthening research infrastructure, building research capacity andfostering a conducive environment in women institutions in the country.

The programme has 2 major components:

• CURIE Support to Women Universities: To develop research infrastructure in basic and applied sciences and establish state-of-the art research facilities in women universities. Establishment of special facilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in women universities to foster AI innovations and development of human resource for AI-based jobs is another major step under CURIE.
• CURIE Support to Women PG Colleges: to support Women PG Colleges of the country for developing research facilities in basic and applied sciences.

Call for Proposal: January-February

Opportunity for Young Girls

Vigyan Jyoti:

Vigyan Jyoti programme aims to encourage girls to pursue higher education and career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) especially in the areas where women participation is low in order to balance gender ratio across the streams. VigyanJyoti (School Component) is in implementation in 250 districts of 34 States/UTs of the country. Around 25000 meritorious girls of Class IX-XII are enrolled under Vigyan Jyoti programme during 2023-24 and getting benefits through various S&T interventions. Under this programme, various activities viz. student-parent counselling, career counselling, role model interaction, additional academic support classes, tinkering activities, special lectures, visit to scientific institutions/Labs/industries, science camps, workshops, etc. are being organized to improve participation of girls in underrepresented areas of STEM.

Policy Intervention for Gender Equality

Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI):

GATI aims to develop an indigenous Charter for Gender Equity in STEMM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics & Medicine), with a focus on bringing about transformational changes at Institutional level. The ultimate goal is to create a new ecosystem based on building competencies of institutions and provide them with ongoing mentoring support to achieve transformation. This will entail examining the full life cycle in the profession of women in STEMM at various levels in the institution. 30 Indian Institutions have participated in GATI pilot.

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GDM Travel Grant Program for ISU Graduate Students

GDM is implementing a new travel grant program for ISU graduate students to be administered by the Iowa Soybean Research Center (ISRC) at Iowa State University. The funds provided by GDM will be used to cover students' travel expenses while also recognizing outstanding student research contributions and allows deserving students to showcase their work on a larger platform.

GDM will award four, $1,000 travel awards for students who plan to attend and present their research at one of the following two conferences in 2024. Two awards will be offered for each conference.

• National Association of Plant Breeders in St. Louis  on July 21-25 (applications due 5/17/24)
• Crop Science Society of America Annual Meeting in San Antonio  on November 10-13 (applications due 7/10/24)

Please submit your application, with abstract, by Friday, May 17th at 5pm CST  for the Plant Breeders Conference. Crop Science Society applications are due by Wednesday, July 10th at 5pm CST . Awardees will be selected by representatives from GDM Seeds and the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University. Those selected will be notified by June 3 for the first conference and by July 19  for the second conference. For questions, contact the  Iowa Soybean Research Center .

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Spring Spotlight

Spring Spotlight showcases current research in the Conservation Sciences department and raises funds for the Conservation Sciences Graduate Student Travel Grant. The grant exists to help students attend and present their research at conferences and professional meetings. This year's Spring Spotlight features a student poster presentation, a social hour for guests to pick the brains of researchers and a silent auction.

SAVE THE DATE! - Thursday, May 2nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Schedule of Events

4:00 to 5:00 PM: Social hour, silent auction, student posters - Larson Gallery, St. Paul Student Center

5:00 to 5:30 PM: Student and alumni awards presentation - Theater, St. Paul Student Center

5:30 to 6:30 PM: Distinguished Faculty lecture by Dr. Susan Galatowitsch, Professor, FWCB: Restoring Plant Communities of Freshwater Wetlands

Additional event details can be found on the official Spring Spotlight webpage .

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