Conference Travel Grant
Program Description
Conference travel grants for students are crucial in facilitating their participation in academic and professional events. The purpose of these grants is to alleviate the financial burden that can come with attending conferences, particularly for students who may have limited resources. These grants enable students to present their research, engage with peers and experts, and broaden their horizons.
At CURF, we are dedicated to empower the next generation of researchers, innovators and professionals. We encourage all students who have a paper, poster, or scholarly creative work that has been accepted for presentation at a professional conference to apply for a travel grant.
Grant Information
Applications for Conference Travel Grant are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed monthly.
The grants are intended to provide students up to $500 of conference travel-related expenses.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be currently enrolled Kean graduate student working with a faculty research mentor
- Students working with non-Kean faculty mentors are welcome to apply, however priority will be given to students who are working with a Kean faculty research mentor.
- Students working with non-Kean faculty mentors are welcome to apply, however priority will be given to students who are working with a Kean faculty research mentor.
- Acknowledgement of support in the application must come from a faculty mentor to be considered
- Students must be accepted to present their research at a professional conference and must have an active role in delivering the conference presentation
- Students are required in the application process to submit a copy of the conference acceptance notification they received
Note on group projects: Students presenting as a group will need to submit individual applications. If students are applying to present research as part of a group, each student must have a significant, unique contribution to the research and presentation. This grant is not intended to support the activities of a student organization.
Application Process
Funds are limited, and it is encouraged that students submit their grant application as soon as they are accepted to present their research. We process payments through requisition, so students will need to submit at least four weeks prior to the departure date to know the grant status before travel.
Students may apply once per year, and are eligible for up to two grants, but first-time applicants will be given priority.
Requirements
Awardees are expected to submit a brief summary statement about their conference experience and to present their research at the Kean University Research Symposium.