AMSGS Travel Award Application
Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007 Semesters
Fall Deadline: Friday, September 29, 2006 (4:30 p.m.)
Spring/Summer Deadline: February 9, 2007 (4:30 p.m.)
Submit completed application toMackenzie Ott, AMSGS President (at mailstop: MDC Box 8). Please email Mackenzie at so she knows to expect your application.
In order to partially defray the cost of travel to scientific meetings, the AMSGS will offer travel awards of up to $300.00 per academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer semester) to qualified graduate students. To qualify for an AMSGS travel award, graduate students must meet the following criteria:
(1)The student must be an active member of the AMSGS and must be a graduate student at the time of travel. There are no restrictions on position held in the organization at the time of application. Please indicate service and participation in AMSGS-sponsored events on the application.
(2)The student must present his/her own research at the meeting. A copy of the abstract should be attached to the application to verify that the student is indeed the presenting author.
(3)Awardees will be required to present a brief meeting summary at the monthly AMSGS luncheon following their travel to the awarded conference/meeting.
Preference will be given to students that have been admitted to Ph.D. candidacy. In addition, consideration will be given to students without outside support.
Awards will be made after a vote by the AMSGS Executive Board members. Each member will rank what they consider to be the top applications based on the qualifications stated above and an average rank for each application will be obtained. Only one application will be accepted each semester, up to a maximum of two per academic year. If you are planning to attend more than one meeting, please choose the meeting that you would most like to attend in order to maximize the chance of an award. Keep in mind that a student is eligible for only one travel stipend per academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer semester) from AMSGS. By applying for an AMSGS sponsored travel award, you agree to abide by the award decisions made by the Executive Board. The amount of the award and number of awards given may vary from year to year based on the monies available for travel in the AMSGS budget. At least one award will be given to a national meeting in each semester. If you are awarded travel money and do not attend the meeting for which it was awarded, the money must be returned to the AMSGS. Also, if you receive an AMSGS travel award, all receipts must be turned in within one month of the meeting (location TBA).
Name ______
Email Address ______
Mail Box Number ______
Passed qualifying exam? Yes ______No ______
Please list the following:
(1)Name of meeting: ______
(2)Date(s) of meeting: ______
(3)Location of meeting: ______
(4)Alternative sources of funding (e.g., P.I., other travel awards, pay own way)
(5)Are you currently registered for the meeting?
Estimate expenses that you might expect to incur during this meeting. Include cost of travel, i.e., airfare or gas mileage if driving, hotel expenses and registration.
Please write a one paragraph statement of your reasons for applying for the travel award, and how you expect to benefit from attending this particular meeting. (Please attach a copy of your abstract to this application.)
Active membership in the AMSGS is required in order to be considered for a travel award:
1)Describe briefly the AMSGS-sponsored events in which you have participated. Also, indicate if you hold an office or have served on committees.
2)By accepting this award, you agree to attend AMSGS-sponsored events throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited to, the annual awards banquet and monthly luncheons.
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