Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan

Rackham Conference Travel Grant

The Rackham Conference Travel Grant is intended to provide opportunities for Rackham graduate students to become familiar with, and participate in the life of, their academic professions. As part of its University-wide commitment to advancing international research and training, the International Institute provides funding for 30 awards to international destinations. The remainder of the funding comes from Rackham. Applications are accepted at any time PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE for travel through the end of the final term of registration. Applications will not be considered for retroactive funding.

Eligibility

Graduate students are eligible to apply for a Rackham Conference Travel Grant award if:

• The graduate student is in good academic standing in a Rackham degree granting program.
• The student has responded to a formal call for abstracts.
• The student has been accepted to present a poster or paper at a conference.

Please note - MFA Dance, Art and Design or DMA Music students are eligible for this funding to support a performance or exhibition at a conference.

Deadline

Ongoing. Applications must be received prior the start of the conference.

Award Description

A student is eligible to receive one travel grant award (either domestic or international, but not both) during a fiscal year which runs from July 1 - June 30, based on the date the conference is attended.

For travel on or after July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010:

1. Up to $600 for the continental US.
2. Up to $850 for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.
3. Up to $1,100 for Africa, Asia, South America, and Australia.

Application Procedure

A student may submit the following online at https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Fellowships/apps/index.php?entry=6:

• Recommendation from the faculty advisor or graduate chair as to how the conference participation is directly relevant to the student's research or graduate studies.
• Copy of the confirmation of presentation (letter or e-mail is acceptable) with the applicant's name clearly listed as a presenter or performer to verify the student's acceptance to participate in the conference.
• A budget regarding the amount of funding requested and a list of the specific expenses covered by the award.

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Created On: 31 Mar 2009 10:42 AM

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