Eligibility: Full-time students enrolled in an EME major are eligible to apply for department travel support. Requests should be made prior to the anticipated travel.
Graduate Students: Graduate student travel is typically funded by their faculty advisor on research or faculty support funds, and so graduate students should first discuss travel opportunities with their faculty advisor to request funding. However, if the advisor cannot provide funding, or can only provide partial funding, the student can use this form to request additional resources.
Application Procedure: Requests are considered on a rolling first-come, first-served basis. Applicants are judged on financial need, academic performance, and involvement and leadership in their major/community - as well as their level of participation in the travel opportunity (i.e. presenting a poster/paper, taking part in a competition, etc). Applicants will be notified of award decision by email within approximately two weeks of the application being submitted.
Funding Process: In most all cases, funding must be handled as a reimbursement of expenses after the trip. You will submit an application, and if funding is available you will be approved for up to a certain amount. You will be instructed to retain receipts during your trip and submit them along with a completed travel expense form within 30 days after your travel to receive a reimbursement up to the amount previously approved. Students employed by the university will receive the funds as a direct deposit. Non-employees will receive a check.
Covered Expenses: The department assists with the cost of economy airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and registration fees. Meals and other expenses are typically the responsibility of the traveler.
NOTE: Please be as thorough as possible projecting your anticipated expenses and describing the opportunity.
Student Travel Support Application Form
