Travel
Presenting at professional conferences is an important component of graduate training, and we want to support you. The two main sources of travel funding are described below. Keep in mind, travel and research awards are two separate awards. Travel awards are accepted on a rolling basis. Research awards are accepted twice a year. Please read the guidelines and make sure you are applying for the appropriate award.
Our department has a limited amount of funding available. Students are always encouraged to consider alternative funding sources.
Graduate and Professional Student Senate
Prior to applying for the Graduate School and departmental funds, an initial request should be made to the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS), more information about this funding source can be found at GPSS Travel Grants.
It is highly recommended that you make sure that both your student and faculty forms are submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the start date of your conference or departure.
The Graduate School
Graduate School funds are for transportation costs and registration fees and are not eligible for dissertation-related travel expenses. Students in good academic standing who will present their own research at a significant professional conference can request the department apply for travel funds through the Graduate School's Graduate Student Conference Awards.
Maximum Amounts
- $300 for virtual conference registration fee
- $300 for domestic travel and conference registration fee
- $500 for international travel and conference registration fee
Students are eligible for travel awards once per twenty-four month period. A request for support can be submitted to the GPA using the Travel Request Form. You may also be considered for a $200 Department of Sociology top-off award.
Research
The Department has endowed funds and other sources to support graduate student research. We encourage students at all stages of the program to apply. Applications are accepted twice a year, due on the 3rd Monday of Autumn and Spring quarters on the Research Award page.