The Division of Academic Affairs has established a fund to provide partial support for graduate student travel. Students will be partially funded to present at a local, state, or international conference a juried paper or poster related to their thesis or dissertation research. The fund is administered by the Graduate School. Current degree-admitted graduate students are eligible for funds; only one award per student will be considered for funding.
Complete the application form including faculty or department head signature. Forms may be obtained in the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall or on its Website at www.gradschool.emich.edu. Submit the application form along with estimated expenses, a description of presentation, and a copy of the conference announcement or letter indicating acceptance of the presentation. Send to Dr. Deb de Laski-Smith, Interim Dean, Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and funds will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Students will be notified of the award decision in writing within two weeks of application submission. Included with the award letter will be a handout, Guidelines for Conference Travel Reimbursement.
Students who receive conference funding are required to submit a completed University Requisition along with all original receipts attached and a 1-2 page written report about the conference to the Graduate School within two weeks after traveling.
